Nobody wants a second wave of coronavirus sweeping across the country, but we all know it might happen this autumn or winter so it’s time to prepare your home. Prime Minister Boris Johnson says there’s unlikely to be another national lockdown, but councils have new powers to insist residents stay at home: so is your … Read more
Furious homeowners slam council for allowing enormous 60ft high warehouse ‘monstrosity’ to be built behind their houses Warrington Borough Council approved 60ft tall warehouse near residential area Neighbours on Tourney Green fear the construction will impact house prices Resident Paul Taylor described it as a ‘monstrosity’ that blocked pleasant views By William Cole For Mailonline Published: 11:55 … Read more
Capital gains tax on your home? Think tank calls for homeowners to be taxed on house price rises to pay for coronavirus Proposals of 10% ‘property capital gains tax’ on all homes sold or inherited The tax would mostly affect older people, who own most of Britain’s property The current capital gains tax relief on … Read more
The recent cut in stamp duty could help boost the property market amid the coronavirus pandemic – but there are a slice of homeowners who are unable to take advantage due to unsafe cladding. They have been unable to sell their homes due to the flammable materials used on their buildings. They are effectively ‘prisoners’ … Read more
What the perfect fridge looks like: Homeowners show off their very organised spaces – and the tricks they swear by for a streamlined week of meals Homeowners shared how they organise their fridges at home to be prepared Many said keeping things in containers and lazy Susans means they’re prepped Other tips included using meal … Read more
One in six homeowners take mortgage holidays as lockdown leaves almost two million unable to keep up with monthly repayments An average of £755 a month has been deferred by borrowers since March Mortgage repayment breaks have been taken by 1.9million homeowners Banks have been required to offer payment breaks since the lockdown began Here’s … Read more
There’s been no shortage of double-act super-sleuths over the years — Holmes and Watson, Starsky and Hutch, Morse and Lewis. And now there’s Mick and Mack, two fox red Labrador retrievers, whose mission is to sniff out Japanese knotweed, one of the most invasive plants. It can break through mortar, brickwork, joints in concrete, drains, … Read more
Homeowners count the cost of equity release as regulator warns poor advice is leaving elderly borrowers out of pocket The results of an FCA review of equity release advice firms found ‘significant areas of concern’ in the way some were selling equity release Many advisers were told they are not doing enough to ensure customers … Read more
Switch mortgages early to save: Lenders allow homeowners to move to a better rate four months before end of their current deal By Money Mail Reporter For The Daily Mail Published: 22:01 BST, 16 June 2020 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 16 June 2020 Lenders are allowing homeowners to move to a better rate up to … Read more
Refunds for homeowners denied their annual boiler services during lockdown By Amelia Murray For The Daily Mail Published: 22:01 BST, 16 June 2020 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 16 June 2020 Many households were unable to get their the annual boiler services they paid for during lockdown Households denied boiler services during lockdown may be entitled … Read more