Homeowners

Aspiring UK homeowners aren't feeling so optimistic

The best and worst interior trends of the past 25 years

An Esse Ecodesign stove, £1,059 from directstoves.com

How to stay safe when using a wood burning stove or solid fuel fire

Bird Lovegod has his say

Reducing environmental protections shows failure of leadership: Bird Lovegod

Among your piles of stuff could be hidden treasures worth a lot of money and old books are no exception, with some first editions worth up to £139,000.

10 old children’s books you could have lying around worth up to £139k

Top 5 eco-friendly home improvements

Nationwide's House Price Index for August 2023 concluded a "further softening in the annual rate of house price growth" - Credit: Adobe

House prices wobble - making homes more affordable for wannabe owners

Homes in the UK are designed to retain heat, so heatwaves prove tough for Brits who cannot escape the high temperatures.

How to keep your home cool without air con as temperatures soar again

Felicity Holloway, who heads up mortgages at Moneybox Home-buying, has revealed how homeowners can navigate remortgaging with greater confidence.

Mortgage expert’s five tips on ‘daunting prospect’ of remortgaging

Surging house prices and pension values have largely benefited older generations with many young people locked out of home ownership altogether, according to the Resolution Foundation.

House prices could fall by 25% in ‘new normal’ for homeowners

A ’right to dry’ campaign has been launched to lend outdoor space to renters, so they can dry their laundry outside.

Right to dry campaign launches so renters can hang washing outside

Annual mortgage repayments are set to rise by £2,900 for the average household remortgaging next year, according to a think-tank. PIC: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Holding back on mortgage support is the right thing to do - Jayne Dowle

Four in 10 hopeful home-buyers are optimistic about owning their first property

4 in 10 home-buyers are optimistic about owning their first property

Homeowners cannot afford for Rishi Sunak's inflation pledge to fail - The Yorksh...

Interest rates are set to rise again

Millions of homeowners issued warning as mortgages set to rise again

Scientists at the University of Leeds have discovered a possible breakthrough in controlling Japanese knotweed

Japanese Knotweed: high risk areas in the UK and how to manage it

The cost of a two-year fixed-rate mortgage in the UK rose above 6 per cent on Monday.

Mortgage rate increase: The help available if you can’t pay

Holiday homes in England will need planning permission under new plans proposed by the government

Holiday homes could require planning permission under new rules

General view of construction work on a housing development. PIC: PA

Brownfield sites offer an alternative to greenbelt development - Jo Gideon

Leeds sees the highest average price for £1 million-plus homes in Yorkshire

Leeds sees the highest average price for £1 million-plus homes in Yorkshire

Homeowners could be liable for £50k fine if your neighbour does ‘this’ to your property

Neighbours could land homeowners a £50k fine according to obscure law
Naughty neighbours could land homeowners with a £50,000 fine according to an obscure law.

Experts from the industry have given an insight into what effect Jeremy Hunt’s new Spring Budget will have on the UK housing market.

What does spring budget mean for housing market? Zoopla forecast

Houses on the coastline in Skipsea, East Riding of Yorkshire

Council looks at ways to help homeowners living on the cliffedge

This £1 hack could prevent your boiler from breaking down

£1 item could stop your boiler breaking, according to heating engineer

Shrove Tuesday is just around the corner but plumbers have issued a warning ahead of the day

Pancake Day mistake which could leave you £300 out of pocket

The top 20 most house-proud cities – with Newcastle topping the list

Log burners that release too much smoke could land English households a £300 fine and lead to a criminal record.

What are the new log burner rules which could lead to a £300 fine?

First time buyers looking at houses for sale in an estate agents window.

Re-purposing existing housing stock should be a key priority - Martese Carton

What is equity release: Find out how releasing tax-free cash from your home could benefit your retirement.

Ad Feature What is equity release?

Here’s why you shouldn’t use bleach to clean your bathroom

In a recent poll of 20,000 adults by PayPal UK found that 44 per cent will feel financial pressure this festive season, with three quarters of those too proud to split costs.

Experts reveal 5 ways to have an energy efficient Christmas Day

Homeowners could receive cash reward up to £2,000 for making energy-efficient im...

It is still possible to sell your home by Christmas

There is just time to sell your home by Christmas and this is how

Armed Forces Day in Scarborough drew large crowds last month. Picture: Simon Hulme.

We need more regulation as tourism flourishes in Yorkshire - Mark Simpson

The village of Fishlake, Doncaster, submerged under flood water, November 9, 2019. Pic: Tom Maddick/SWNS.

How we can prepare for flood challenges in Yorkshire and beyond - Raj Somal

Right to light is an important issue

Latest guidance from surveyors association on homeowners right to light

Experts share tips for dealing with Storm Franklin. (Pic credit: Stu Norton)

Storm Gladys: How to deal with storm damage according to experts

These are the top 20 moving bugbears

EZVIZ DB2 video doorbell.

TECH TALK: EZVIZ DB2 video doorbell – reassuring home security delivered straigh...

These Yorkshire towns and cities saw the biggest house price increases in 2021

The footage - supplied by Richard Brown to the YEP - captured the moment crews used an aerial appliance and hoses to tackle the raging blaze.

WATCH: Incredible drone footage of huge Wortley blaze

Rishi Sunak announced the £1.5bn Green Homes Grant scheme in July 2020 - but its delivery has been criticised as a failure by a new report from MPs.

'Slam dunk fail' of Green Homes Grant calls net zero plans into question

A view of the facade of the Bank of England in central London on November 5, 2020. - The Bank of England on November 5, 2020 unveiled an extra £150 billion in cash stimulus and forecast a deeper coronavirus-induced recession for the UK as England begins a second lockdown. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Why millions of households ‘could face higher mortgage payments after Budget’

ADI Leak Detection can help locate hidden water leaks

Ad Feature Hidden problem risks damage to homes and firms

Some households are making thousands of pounds renting out driveway or garage space

Households making up to £2,000 a year renting out their driveways and garages

The government is aiming to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 (Photo: Shutterstock)

Homeowners face hefty fines if gas boilers are not replaced before they are bann...

Top renovations UK homeowners are planning to get their homes ready to host on M...

Summer dining table sets to make the most of your backyard

Summer dining table sets to make the most of your backyard

'The second payment holiday has been recorded as missed payments?'

Why the payment holiday from mortgage provides no break - Gareth Shaw

Sheffield town hall.

Sheffield residents left to pay for tower block cladding repairs

Natural lighting, a large garden and an ensuite bathroom are among the top 50 th...

Sellers in these UK cities pay the most in estate agency fees

Affordable ways to make your home more attractive to potential buyers

Homeowners are spending an extra £7.5 billion on home improvements - here's why

Green Homes Grants will be available in September

Green Homes Grant scheme facts and a housing market update

The new laws will come into effect in September 2020 (Photo: Shutterstock)

You can now add two storeys to your home without planning permission under new l...

Is the Government doing enough to tackle youth unemployment?

Kickstarters alone won’t reboot Yorkshire’s economy – Jayne Dowle

Flooding in East Cowick, near Snaith, East Yorkshire in February Picture: James Hardisty

Homeowners 'need access to £5,000 grants before flooding strikes' says insurer

Nearly three years have passed since the Grenfell Tower tragedy. Photo: PA

Government cash to remove dangerous cladding 'will fall far short'

Switching from an SVR to a new fixed rate deal could save you money on your mortgage (Photo: Shutterstock)

The best remortgage deals - explained by a finance expert