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Managing your home

Need help managing your home? Here we share our advice on making the most of space, seasonal maintenance and how to run your home efficiently to save money.

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Seasonal Maintenance for Solar Energy Systems

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Maximise the efficiency of your solar panels with regular maintenance. Discover a seasonal guide to keep them in top shape and prolong their lifespan.

Beginner’s Guide to Solar Panels

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Unlock the power of solar panels: understand the fundamentals, benefits, and costs of solar energy for UK homeowners.

Making the Most of your Outdoor Living Space

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Make the most of your outdoor living space. We're bringing you our top recommendations to transform your outdoor area.

House Maintenance Tips & Checklist: A Seasonal Guide

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Regular house maintenance is key to looking after your biggest investment. Here's a handy checklist to help you keep on top of things.

Energy Saving Home Improvements: Green Ideas

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Energy saving home improvements don’t need to break the bank. From insulation to eco kettles, there are many different ways to go green. Many of us are choosing...

What Happens When My Fixed Rate Mortgage Ends?

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With rising interest rates, homeowners wonder; what happens when my fixed rate mortgage ends? This guide will be exploring just that & more.

Reasons to Remortgage

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We’ve looked at the different reasons to remortgage. Remortgaging means switching mortgages to a new lender or a different home loan. Read on!

How To Avoid Getting Into Mortgage Arrears

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With interest rates rising & mortgage products being withdrawn or re-priced, many homeowners are worried about mortgage arrears. Read on

How to Make Your House a Home

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You’ve moved into a new house and you love it, but how do you make your house a home? Read on for Phil Spencer's expert advice.

What is Japanese Knotweed and What Should You Do About It?

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What is Japanese knotweed? It's estimated 1.45 million homes are affected by it in the UK. But why it is often seen as a nuisance?

Party Wall Agreement | What You Need To Know

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Discover what a party wall agreement is, vital for legally carrying out construction work on shared walls with neighbours.

Small Room Ideas – Bedroom, Office & Beyond

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The impact of the pandemic certainly sparked the ‘search for space’. However, for those of us not looking to move, but without many square feet/metres to play with,...