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Brexit delay impacts UK housing market further
House prices are everyone's short-term worry, but the lack of a solid Brexit deal will have long-term consequences on housing, too
By Anna Cottrell •
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Westminster takes the biggest house price hit from Brexit
While asking prices in inner London continue to bear the brunt of Brexit uncertainty, other areas of the country are seeing modest house price growth
By Anna Cottrell •
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Cash buying landlords on the rise in London
Stricter buy-to-let mortgage rules cause a surge of landlords buying with cash, but only in the capital
By Anna Cottrell •
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Ofgem announces 10 per cent energy price cap rise
The energy price cap rise is coming but it doesn't have to mean higher bills if you know how to save
By Anna Cottrell •
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Survey reveals the type of home most likely to get burgled
Is your home's safety always in the back of your mind? We reveal burglars' most likely targets and how to prevent them
By Amelia Smith •
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Real Homes Reports: over half won't resettle in home town
Real Homes survey results point to a range of attitudes towards where Brits like to settle, but more than half of us can't imagine moving back to our home towns
By Anna Cottrell •
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3D printers will dominate bathroom and kitchen design
A sustainable solution that offers bespoke options, 3D printing is set to change the way we design the kitchens and bathrooms of the future
By Emily Shaw •
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Unplanned bathroom redesigns risk breaking the law
Over half of us are unaware we need to notify our water suppliers before making changes to our bathrooms – and other work inside and out involving water supplies
By Anna Cottrell •
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Real Homes Reports: Help to Buy deemed too expensive
Real Homes' poll shows Britons are no longer keen on Help to Buy – and we think we know why
By Anna Cottrell •
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Single women excluded from home ownership
The gender pay gap along with stricter lending rules make home ownership unattainable for many UK women. What's to be done to help close the gender property gap?
By Anna Cottrell •
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Real Homes Reports: survey reveals what makes a dream home
And it's not all about square footage – our research points to a strong preference for gorgeous gardens and a quiet life. An escape from stressful daily lives, perhaps?
By Anna Cottrell •
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New report uncovers changes to living room use
Dancing and making cocktails are up there with working and exercising
By Hebe Hatton •
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A third of Britons would rent for life to avoid rising property prices
Flexibility and the price of property are cited as the top reasons many people in Britain would prefer to rent for life, despite their low opinion of renting rights in the UK
By Lindsey Davis •
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Home staging massively increases your chances of selling a house
Properties that look lived-in sell better than those that are empty; but what is home staging, and is it worth it?
By Anna Cottrell •
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Brits reject workplace napping
In celebration of World Sleep Day, take a look at these bizarre sleep habits from around the world (and maybe send them over to your boss too)
By Hebe Hatton •
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Moving house increases identify theft risk
Redirecting your mail may seem like the least important thing while moving, but it could save you having to deal with identity fraud
By Anna Cottrell •
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First home will cost £1.2M by 2052
If property prices continue rising at today's rates, the average UK home will cost more than a million by the middle of the century. Happy birthday to you
By Anna Cottrell •
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Millennial Londoners lead home improvement charge
The number of planning permissions for home improvements in the capital is steadily rising, with Londoners choosing to hold onto their homes
By Anna Cottrell •
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First-time buyers stabilise uncertain property market
Latest figures from the UK Finance Mortgage Trade Update show that the number of first-time property buyers is stabilising, offering hope for the property market
By Anna Cottrell •
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Cash buyers secure better deals than mortgage buyers
Latest figures reveal that cash property buyers have a 9% edge over mortgage buyers. But in some parts of the country cash buyers can push house prices upwards
By Anna Cottrell •
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Cost of climbing property ladder doubles in 10 years
Buying your first home in the UK is very tough, but new figures reveal that buying your next home isn't much easier
By Anna Cottrell •
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Half of Britons wouldn't buy their home again
Plumbing woes, size issues and troublesome neighbours are putting us off our own houses
By Ellen Finch •
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Artificial plants favoured by garden-shy Brits
Swapping luscious lawns for practical paving or garden bedding plants for faux foliage has its benefits. But are we missing out?
By Amelia Smith •
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New website helps commuters find country homes
Living in the country will make you happier, healthier and less stressed – and now there's an easy way to get your house search kick-started
By Amelia Smith •
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Cleaning and gardening better than workout says new survey
Tackling cleaning and gardening has more benefits than going to the gym: you'll save money, boost your mental health and get a free workout
By Amelia Smith •
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Gardeners at risk of committing criminal offences
Britons are a nation of gardeners, but how many of us know the laws and regulations related to garden use?
By Anna Cottrell •
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International buyers drive out locals
The UK is an increasingly attractive destination for foreign property investors, who are boosting property market growth. But what does this mean for prospective local homeowners?
By Anna Cottrell •
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Online tool reveals average house selling times in the UK
This new online tool allows you to see how quickly homes sell in your area, and provides intriguing stats about UK property hotspots
By Anna Cottrell •
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Research reveals most common causes for bad sleep
An uncomfortable mattress? Feeling too hot? Technology? Find out what keeps most people awake at night and what can be done to counteract sleepless nights...
By Emily Shaw •
