Research conducted by peer-to-peer loan company Zopa reveals the average home improvement adds more than 10% to the value of a residential property. The study found that conservatories were the best home improvement when it comes to value, as they provide a 108% return on investment.
Zopa asked people who had previously taken out home improvement loans what changes they...
Underfloor heating can be a cost-effective way to maintain a comfortable temperature in any home.
But a surprising number of homeowners are put off installing an energy-efficient source of warmth because they believe, among other things, it can be an expensive system to install and maintain, it can either not produce enough heat or it can cause overheating and an...
Airbus has unveiled a hypersonic jet that could take the journey time from the UK to New York down to just one hour.
The French aircraft manufacturer’s application to patent an “ultra-rapid air vehicle and related method of aerial locomotion” has been approved by the US Patent and Trademark Office.
The invention uses turbojets, ramjets and a rocket motor to allow...
None of us want to deal with a pest infestation. Here are 5 organic techniques for getting rid of unwelcome visitors from your home and garden without resorting to using toxic chemicals.
1 Make your home as clean as possible
It’s better to avoid a pest infestation altogether rather than having to deal with the problem once they’re already in your...
It’s something that the vast majority of landowners dread the most but when travellers decide to make your land their own, you need to know exactly which steps to take to resolve the situation quickly and appropriately.
Media coverages in recent years has raised the profile of the threat posed by travellers, which has increased awareness and knowledge of land...
At times it is difficult to sell properties if there are few buyers around. You may find a few interested buyers yet the prices of properties may not have picked up so that you may demand a good price.
Again, buyers are also looking for cheaper homes as they very well know that it is a buyer’s market and only...
The medical science community has long identified the most common signals that you are allergic to household dust are itching, sneezing, a runny or stuffy nose, red, itchy or watery eyes and – most uncomfortable of all – wheezing, coughing, tightness in the chest and shortness of breath.
The most common cause of indoor allergies is the dust mite. But no...
Every landlord has a duty of care to ensure that the residential homes they rent are fit for purpose. Not only should the property be structurally sound, but appliances should be regularly checked to ensure they are safe and working, in particular where this relates to electric and gas appliances which should be serviced and checked at least annually...
Equity release is a product that allows you to easily release “equity” or profit in your current home without selling it by providing you with a tax free lump sum. The money that is released from your home can be used as you wish whether for that holiday of a lifetime or simply to live a more comfortable lifestyle.
What...