Managing your home

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How to Switch Energy Providers

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Switching energy providers can be a good way to find a better deal on your gas and electricity bills. Here's a guide to how it's done.

Best Time of Year to Do Home Renovation

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When is the best time of year to do home renovation and start your remodelling project? Let's take a closer look!

What is Negative Equity?

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What is negative equity? It's where your property is worth less than the mortgage left on it. Here's what that means and what to do.

How to Cut Costs On Home Renovation

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Don’t spend money unnecessarily; staying organised is key. Here’s a handy guide with some tips and hacks for how to cut costs on home renovation.

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...

Step-By-Step Guide to Extending Your Lease

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Looking to extend your lease? Here’s a handy step-by-step guide that answers your questions and shows you how it’s done. Read on for what you need t...

Guide to Buying Your Freehold

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Debating whether to buy your freehold? Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you weigh things up. We cover everything from costs to negotiations. Read...

Energy Saving Tips for Homeowners

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Want to slash the price of your bills? Looking for energy saving tips? You're in the right place. Check out our advice.

Unhappy with Your Energy Provider?

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Switching energy suppliers is easier than you think! Here’s how it’s done.

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,...

What the Energy Price Cap Means & Why You Should Beware

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The energy price cap is a limit on how much suppliers can charge you, which sounds like a good thing on the surface. However, it may not be...

Home Improvement Trends 2021: Pandemic & Predictions

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Lockdown and the pandemic changed 2020 for a number of reasons, including home improvement trends. The amount of people searching for ‘paint’ increased by 77%. ‘DIY’- related searches...

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How to Switch Energy Providers

Best Time of Year to Do Home Renovation

What is Negative Equity?

How to Cut Costs On Home Renovation

Energy Saving Home Improvements: Green Ideas

Step-By-Step Guide to Extending Your Lease

Guide to Buying Your Freehold

Energy Saving Tips for Homeowners

Unhappy with Your Energy Provider?

Small Room Ideas – Bedroom, Office & Beyond

What the Energy Price Cap Means & Why You Should Beware

Home Improvement Trends 2021: Pandemic & Predictions

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