As the Coronavirus lockdown continues to increase financial strain on the nation, it can be difficult to understand what help is on hand for renters who are struggling to keep up with payments.
Salman Haqqi, personal finance expert at money.co.uk said: “It’s really important to know that if you’re in rented accommodation and are facing financial difficulty due to the coronavirus...
Following the in-depth research into pet ownership in the UK last year, ChickenGuard is looking to repeat the same research in 2021. According to the last survey results, there were 1.3 million pet chicken owners in the UK. Based on the upward trajectory caused by the lockdowns, this is now estimated to be over 1.5 million households.
Although the pandemic and lockdowns accelerated...
Research by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has highlighted how a property is more than a place to live, it’s an extension of our lifestyle and reflecting this within our homes is important to 62% of homeowners.
Whether we’re tech-savvy, environmentally conscious, hands-on, green-fingered, social butterflies or health freaks, our homes are the hub in which we put our...
Without a doubt, the idea of utilising renewable energy through a solar panel system can be a tempting prospect. When you consider the fact that utility bills continue to spike, putting a dent in electricity bills with solar panels doesn’t seem like such a bad idea.
That said, it is understandable to be on the fence when it comes to solar energy. After all, solar panels have a high...
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Sometimes, no matter how well you prepare your home for harsher weather , flooding can occur.
If you have had a minor amount of flooding in your home from a leak, or some bad weather, the chances are you don’t have to leave the property. You do, however, still have some steps to take to deal with...
As retirement approaches, many households consider relocating to a smaller home. Known as "downsizing," this strategy has a number of advantages, including reducing expenses such as energy bills or council tax. For many families, downsizing also provides an opportunity to leave a crowded urban landscape behind and move to a more relaxing environment.
The last year has seen many businesses temporarily swap their office space for a remote set-up to adhere to social distancing measures. But how has this been working out for employees, and could businesses adjust to this new way of working on a permanent basis? A survey of 2,000 British office workers conducted by Currys PC World in collaboration with Canon revealed people’s attitudes towards...
Bedguru.co.uk has surveyed 1,000 people in the UK to see what it is the grinds their gears in the bedroom right now, and what bad habit they are guilty of themselves. According to the survey, eating in bed in the Number 1 pet hate between couples. With nearly 42% confessing to scoffing snacks between the sheets, and nearly 41% admitting they find it annoying when their partners do it. Nearly...
It’s been a long road and the end is (hopefully) near, with an exit plan in place to gradually reduce lockdown restrictions.
However, Yes Homebuyers has found that there has been one silver lockdown lining for 27% of recent homebuyers, who say that the numerous stretches of restrictions over the last year have helped them save to get on the property ladder.
All boilers are precious home systems that a house can't function without. Hence, to help it keep functioning at its top, you need to take on some extra tasks and ensure that all goes well. Boiler maintenance is necessary to make a boiler working well, especially around the chilly season when it's more likely to breakdown. Everyone wants their boiler to cough up minuscule electricity bills...
