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The pergola has a full-length retractable canopy to keep the sun off youplaceholder image

You won't believe the price of this retractable garden pergola

You may have to pay capital gains tax when selling a house which is not your main home or has not always been your main homeplaceholder image

The rules on capital gains tax when selling a house

These are some of the most famous homes - and their inhabitants - from the UK's best-loved TV shows and moviesplaceholder image

13 famous TV and movie homes, and how much they would cost in reality

These are some of the UK cities where house prices are rising fastest, according to the latest figures from Zooplaplaceholder image

The 12 UK cities where house prices are rising fastest

People have had their say on where the South ends and the North beginsplaceholder image

Where does the South end and the North begin? The public have spoken

The built-in speaker adds another dimension to this lovely outdoor parasolplaceholder image

This £179 garden parasol with speaker and lights is now just £69

It's time for a summer kitchen refresh: New Items from Mason Cash, OXO and Viners placeholder image

Update your kitchen this summer with these must-have items

The Renters' Rights Bill includes new measures to help tenants with both children and petsplaceholder image

Your rights as a renter and the big changes being made

Olivia Colman CBE launches Cheshire Omaze Million Pound House prize drawplaceholder image

Look inside the stunning £4m Cheshire home you could win with Omaze

The average house price in the UK fell by 2.7 per cent between April 2025 and March 2025, the latest figures showplaceholder image

The biggest house price losers, as one area sees £23K wiped from value

The UK cities where rent is rising fastest have been revealed - including one where the cost of renting has soared by more than 10 per cent in the last yearplaceholder image

The UK cities where rent is rising fastest, and 1 where it is falling

More and more homebuyers are taking out 30, 35 and even 40-year mortgages to reduce their monthly repayments, but an expert has urged people to consider the pros and cons of such long deals.placeholder image

Should I take out a 40-year mortgage? Expert explains pros and cons

These are some of the UK's cheapest 'underrated' property hotspots, according to Sell House Fastplaceholder image

The most underrated property hotspots with the cheapest house prices

The Char-Broil professional grill is all you need for entertaining this summer placeholder image

Char-Broil Professional Pro S4: best summer BBQ grill?

Char-Broil’s premium TRU-Infrared BBQ is powerful, sleek and built for steak perfection – and with £100 of free accessories, now’s the time to buy.

Natalie Dixon

These are the best cities in the UK in which to live while enjoying the single life, based on factors including nightlife, restaurants, culture and the cost of rentingplaceholder image

The 6 best cities for enjoying the single life

Air purifiers in your home are on the rise but are they worth buying? I put the Levoit brand to the test placeholder image

I tried the Levoit air purifier to see what all the fuss is about

A star of Clarkson's Farm who helped launch the Farmer's Dog pub is selling up - and you could win her houseplaceholder image

Clarkson's Farm star selling Cotswolds home in a raffle - how to enter

I didn’t realise how much a security camera could ease my mind until I tried the EC6 Panorama Camera placeholder image

Boost your home safety with the Panorama security camera

A mortgage adviser says taking advantage of free £2,000-a-year from the Government could help first-time buyers secure their dream homeplaceholder image

Are you missing out on free £2,000 a year from the Government?

These are some of the UK's best family friendly cities, according to Making Movesplaceholder image

The 7 most family friendly cities in the UK in which to buy a house

Omani Hamer has transformed her rented home into a colourful living space by painting vibrant murals on her garden fence and her fridge.placeholder image

I transformed my boring grey fridge into a colourful piece of art

EV drivers across the UK could benefit from a major change to planning rulesplaceholder image

The new rule affecting everyone with a driveway

The new floating homes can be made to orderplaceholder image

Step aboard new luxury houseboats, designed with mental health in mind

Revolutionise drying your clothes with the game-changing Daewoo heated airer - you wont regret it placeholder image

This £99 heated clothes airer is my best home buy this year

These are the areas of Yorkshire where house prices have risen fastest, according to new analysisplaceholder image

Why house prices are soaring in this Yorkshire neighbourhood

These are the areas of Yorkshire where house prices have risen fastest

Robert Cumber

We’ve found gadgets every dad will loveplaceholder image

Father’s Day gift guide: Tech for foodie, DIY and garden-loving dads

These are some of the UK's top cities, which have made the top 100 in the 2025 list of Europe's Best Citiesplaceholder image

The 18 UK cities ranked among Europe's 100 best, and how they compare

These are some of the happiest places to live in Britain, according to a new list published by the Guardianplaceholder image

Britain's 'happiest' places named, including 'best kept secret'

It can be a confusing time when someone dies, having to deal with their financial affairs at the same time as grievingplaceholder image

What to do if your late loved one had a property to pass on

These are some of the cheapest places to rent in England, with an average monthly rent of £651 or lessplaceholder image

The 18 cheapest places to rent in England and how prices compare

Update your kitchen with a summer refresh plus stylish solutions from Salter, OXO and Yankee Candle placeholder image

Top kitchen essentials from Salter, OXO and Yankee Candle

The Intex Rectangular pool comes in two sizes placeholder image

This above-ground swimming pool can be bought for just £60

I tried Gtech home cleaning vacuum gadgets but how do they compare to my Shark vacuum cleaner placeholder image

Shark vs Gtech: I tried both – and only one left my floors spotles

We tried the Gtech Lawn Mower and Hedge Trimmer but are they worth the splurge?placeholder image

Testing the Gtech cordless mower and hedge trimmer – is it worth £999?

These are some of the most affordable towns for families across Britain, based on the number of views per three-bedroom home on Zooplaplaceholder image

The most popular affordable towns for families in Britain

West Hill Villa, which looks out over Hastings Old Town, in Sussex, and across the English Channel, boasts a spectacular 90ft vinery. It was one of the most-viewed properties on Zoopla during April 2025.placeholder image

Extraordinary house with 90ft vinery among UK's most-viewed homes

These are some of the areas across England where the cost of renting is rising fastestplaceholder image

The 10 places where the cost of renting is rising fastest

Automatic irrigation systems allow you to enjoy your garden without having to water it yourselfplaceholder image

Cheap automatic watering systems for lazy gardeners

The latest PropCast 'weather map' from property experts at TheAdvisory, showing where it is easiest to sell your house in Yorkshire, based on buyer demand. The most in-demand areas, where there is an extreme buyers' market, are shown in orange and red, with the least in-demand areas in blue.placeholder image

The 13 Yorkshire postcodes where it is easiest to sell your house

This clever fire pit / BBQ grill is at a super low priceplaceholder image

Chiminea BBQ fire pit now £59 – £10 cheaper than Amazon

The hot weather can cause damage to your home, but there are steps you can take to protect your propertyplaceholder image

6 ways the heat can damage your home - and how to avoid it

Once you've used a flexible hose, you won't go backplaceholder image

Why I’ll never go back to a regular hose – the Flexi Hose is better

If you're feeling hot and bothered, there are ways to keep cool at home in the hot weatherplaceholder image

How to keep your house cool during hot weather

Summer garden trend: I tried the Vonhaus Tivoli Faux Rattan hanging egg chair – but is it worth buying?placeholder image

The Vonhaus hanging egg chair is £169 and worth every penny

How to make your garden look expensive without spending a fortune simple tips and tricks for summer. Picture: Canva Imagesplaceholder image

How to make your garden look expensive on a budget

Wowcher's £27.99 gazebo is ideal for garden partiesplaceholder image

This waterproof gazebo is now just £27.99 in a crazy Wowcher deal

These are some of the houses for sale across the country with extraordinary gardensplaceholder image

13 ordinary houses for sale with extraordinary gardens

These are some of the best riverside houses and flats for sale across Yorkshire right nowplaceholder image

9 of the best riverside homes for sale across Yorkshire

There are lots of costs to consider when buying a house, including stamp duty and conveyancing feesplaceholder image

What are the costs when buying a house, including solicitors fees

Tom Lord outside the house he bought with his ex before their relationship ended. placeholder image

Should you sign a mortgage prenup? Expert's advice to homebuyers

These are some of the best places to live in Yorskhire, according to a new guide by Garrington Property Findersplaceholder image

The 17 best places to live in Yorkshire, perfect for families

Summer Mystery Deal - get big brands including Lay-Z-Spa, Ray-Ban, Fortnum & Mason for less than £10placeholder image

Wowcher’s summer mystery deal starts at £9.99

The K 7 Premium Smart Control Flex is Karcher's most expensive pressure washerplaceholder image

Is the Karcher K 7 Smart Control pressure washer worth £479.99?

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