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City or country? Urban sprawl or rural idyll? If you want the best of both worlds, these are the UK's greenest cities
Want to live somewhere leafy and serene, but with all the pros of urban life? We reveal the UK's greenest cities, and give you an overview of London's greenest boroughs
By Anna Cottrell •
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Renting out your driveway could earn you £1,000 a year
Britons made £3.8 billion last year renting out their drives as parking spaces. So, what do you need to do to start making money from yours?
By Anna Cottrell •
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Many house viewers have no intention of buying your home: they're just snooping
One in nine Britons admit to looking up, or even viewing, properties they have no intention of buying. What's behind this bizarre behvaiour?
By Anna Cottrell •
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This is how much your shed's contents are worth (and burglars know it)
It's likely your shed doesn't have a decent lock, but protecting its contents could save you thousands of pounds in replacements
By Ellen Finch •
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The new Clean Air Strategy puts restrictions on wood burning fires and stoves
Do you own a wood burning stove? Or have an open fire in your home? You are going to want to read this...
By Hebe Hatton •
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Almost three fifths of Britons have lied while selling their home
New research reveals we're so keen to sell – and buy – property that many of us resort of lies to hide debt and other issues
By Anna Cottrell •
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Buying in London? You should look at these 4 up-and-coming areas
Think you can't afford anywhere nice in London? The ever-changing city has some new opportunities that should be on your radar
By Anna Cottrell •
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Ian Mankin introduces a zero waste range and we love it
British fabric manufacturer is to launch a sustainable fabric range using waste yarns from sampling and previous collections
By Anna Cottrell •
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Queen of Clean Marie Kondo launches a Netflix series – and you'll want to watch
Obviously it has inspired a global clean up…
By Hebe Hatton •
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Don't miss out on the launch of Lidl's new luxury organic bedding
Go and grab yourself some bargain bedlinen this weekend
By Hebe Hatton •
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Get your tickets for The Homebuilding & Renovating Show now!
Whether you are looking to update, extend or convert your home, you'll find everything you need at the South East Homebuilding & Renovating show
By Laura Sturgess •
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UK house price forecast: what to expect in 2019
To Brexit and beyond, property expert Kate Faulkner offers her view of what 2019 will bring to home owners and prospective buyers
By Anna Cottrell •
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January sales 2019: the best deals
Ring in the New Year with bigger and better savings on everything from gifts, tech and appliances, to homewares and more in this year's January sales. Here's everything you need to know...
By Annie Collyer •
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The pillow that's also a throw – and a product that empowers women
There's more to this soft furnishing than meets the eye – it also acts as a blanket and helps to empower women
By Alison Jones •
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The best London commuter towns (that aren't in Surrey)
Thinking of commuting into London, but want more options than Surrey/Hertfordshire? We have some intriguing suggestions
By Anna Cottrell •
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Dehumidifiers: the efficient laundry drying alternative to tumble dryers
The battle with damp clothes is not one to be taken lightly, and there are a number of points to consider when choosing how to dry your clothes
By Anna Cottrell •
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Online property auctions are becoming more sophisticated, offering a stress-free property search for tenants and buyers
New online platforms are making the property auction market more reputable – and a viable alternative for both home owners and renters
By Anna Cottrell •
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#cleaning: the social media trend leads to a huge rise in cleaning product sales
Clearly our obsession with watching videos of people cleaning their toilets is going nowhere in 2019…
By Hebe Hatton •
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Revealed: why Brits avoid DIY in winter
Struggling to get motivated to start your next project? You're not alone...
By Beth Murton •
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Got home insurance? It's worth checking if you're being ripped off
A super complaint from the Citizens Advice Bureau triggers an investigation into insurers' poor treatment of loyal customers
By Anna Cottrell •
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A brand-new, zero-deposit rental scheme addresses the problem of high deposits
A new rental-only housing development offers no-deposit, high-standard rental accommodation at affordable prices – we're impressed
By Anna Cottrell •
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Go local: why you should buy your new-build from a small building firm
Homeowners are twice as likely to be happy with houses built by smaller house builders
By Ellen Finch •
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The key to speeding up your morning routine? Apparently it's decluttering your wardrobe...
Decluttering and reorganising your wardrobe – one of those jobs for 2 January when the hangover's worn off – is the easiest way to save time in the morning
By Emily Shaw •
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Rental property market growing despite tax reforms
Factors such as inheritance and build-to-rent are contributing to the steady growth of renting in the UK
By Anna Cottrell •
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The bank of mum and dad helps a third of Britons get on the property ladder
Borrowing from family is at an all-time high, but is that sustainable?
By Anna Cottrell •
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The easiest place to buy your first home: Lancashire. The hardest: not London
New research by Compare My Move reveals the best – and worst – places in the UK to buy a first home
By Anna Cottrell •
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Queen of Clean Mrs Hinch is releasing a book!
And it’s going to be filled with all her top cleaning tips…
By Hebe Hatton •
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How much could you be getting paid for your Christmas chores?
All that cooking, cleaning and being sociable is surely worth something...
By Hebe Hatton •
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Boxing Day and January sales deals: AO.com's sale has started
Fancy seeing the New Year in with a new home appliance or piece of home tech? The AO sale has you sorted
By Annie Collyer •
