Homes & Gardens

Restrictions over the last year have helped first time buyers save to get on the property ladder

Lockdown has helped a third of homebuyers get on the ladder

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.

Lockdown...

Boiler upkeep – 5 things to take care of for efficient boiler functioning

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...

How to get a FREE boiler in the UK

How to get a FREE boiler in the UK

Homeowners and tenants in private rented property in the UK who claim one or more of the benefits listed below could be entitled to a free boiler replacement grant under the government’s ECO3 scheme. The grant for a free boiler is provided by the six main energy suppliers Scottish Power, EON, British Gas, SSE, EDF, and nPower. If you don’t qualify for a free boiler grant you could still be...

The pug that is the most tattooed breed in the world

Pugs Are The Most Tattooed Dog In The World

There’s no disputing the love we have for our four-legged friends, from a cuddly cockapoo to a loving labrador, they have definitely earned their place as a man's best friend. In fact, for many people their pooch means so much to them that they’ll have their favourite breed tattooed on them as a permanent symbol of their love.

Curious to discover which breed is the most popular in...

Mistakes to avoid when moving to a new house

Moving to a new house is no easy feat. It is a lot . Sometimes we might look at our home and think, “Easy peasy!” “Couple of pans here, a few books there, and we will be done in no time,” only to find out that ‘no time’ actually means several hours on one small section of the house, while you painstakingly wrap everything up and are covered in tape.

Whether this is your first time...

How to fix common plumbing issues

How to fix common plumbing issues

Plumbing issues can be a large problem for families, bumping up your monthly bills, increasing your amount of water wastage, causing household damage, and even leading to unusable facilities. Then, to make sure that you are prepared for when things go wrong with your plumbing at home, here is a guide to the most common plumbing issues and how you can fix them yourself.

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Top things you can use a loft conversion for

Top things you can use a loft conversion for

If you’re running out of space in your home, a loft conversion is the perfect way to make your existing home liveable without the need to move due to a growing family. The benefit of a loft conversion is that you don’t have to spend a great deal of money on an extension, as you can simply expose the potential that’s waiting for you within your home without the need to undergo further building...

The cost of heating lookalike buildings from stately homes around the UK

How much it costs to heat Bridgerton and The Crown lookalike palaces

Following a year where Brits have spent lots of time at home, a quarter have admitted to being worried about having spent too much on our bills* over the past few months.

With Bridgerton and The Crown two of the most popular shows on Netflix over this period, new research has revealed the cost of heating lookalike buildings from stately homes around the UK.

The research by...

Things to do if you want to relocate quickly after buying a house

Things to do if you want to relocate quickly after buying a house

Once you already closed the deal on a property, you want to relocate immediately. It's even more crucial if you have a new job waiting. The problem is that relocation might take time. These are the things you need to do to speed up the process.

Inform your family

Even before you close a deal, you need to inform your family about it. Let them know that you will move to a new...

Swapped your holiday for a household clearance? Consider hiring a skip

It's no joke that the virus is still at large, and anyone can get affected at any time, no matter how many SOPs are made and followed. At this time, going out and traveling through the holidays is a big mistake and may not even be allowed in several places of the world. Hence, clearing your home instead and looking at your lifetime collecting belongings is a bright and productive move....

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