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Is your commute to work harming your mental health?
Three-quarters of young brits say their commute to work increases their stress levels yet nearly three in five would commute longer for better jobs and homes.
Catching rogue landlords faster with new technology
Additional licenses provided by local councils under the new legislation for Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs) will help stop rogue landlords
Local councils across the country are in the process of consulting on, trialling, or implementing additional licensing schemes for houses in multiple occupation (HMO). In the future, the majority...
Multi-utility networks: The Scottish perspective
Lesley Campbell, Commercial Director at GTC Scotland explores multi-utility networks, including broadband, from the Scottish perspective.
England’s housing crisis: Is a distracted government the last to listen to obvious answers?
Chris Bailey of Action on Empty Homes asks if in England’s housing crisis, is a distracted government the last to listen to obvious answers?
How often do Brits move in their lifetime?
In this article, we examine the art of house moving in the UK and discuss how often the average person in Britain will move in their lifetime.
UK announces £26 million funding for rough sleepers
With this new funding, rough sleepers will receive tailored support they need to recover from life on the streets and find accommodation.
How you can create a self-sufficient home
Self-sufficient living doesn’t have to mean moving to a cabin in the woods and going back to basics. These tips will help you explore ways to produce your own food, use less energy, live healthier and save money, no matter where you live.
Government backs five year plan to create new homes and jobs
Development plans which could see more than 10,000 new homes built across England and 14,000 new jobs created by 2024/25 are to be brought forward through a £15 million government project.
How can the empty housing crisis in England be improved?
New research has shown that while England’s homelessness statistics are at a worrying high, empty housing across the country is also on the increase.
Are shipping containers the future of affordable housing?
Millions of people need homes. Millions of shipping containers are going unused. Could this be an answer to the global housing crisis?
Brits underestimate the average cost of a house deposit
KIS Finance surveyed 2,000 Brits to find out their expectation vs reality when it comes to the age they reached life milestones such as affording a house deposit.
What is the difference between a rental agreement and a lease agreement?
The terms lease agreement and rental agreement are often used interchangeably, but it is important to know that these are not the same thing.
Time scale for saving Dublin based property deposit revealed
It will currently take over two decades for Dublin based home buyers to put a property deposit down, according to brand new research.
Councils given funding to tackle rogue landlords
More than 50 councils across the country will share nearly £2.4 million of extra funding to crack down on rogue landlords.
How to keep your home energy efficient
With a hike in home energy prices and the need to preserve resources, it is time to become energy efficient to cut bills and protect the future of the planet.
Social housing prioritised for former service personnel with PTSD
Former service personnel suffering from PTSD or other mental illnesses will be prioritised for social housing under new proposals.
Hull’s £42 million tidal flood scheme given go ahead
£42 million tidal flood scheme has now had final sign off from the Secretary of State for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Addressing the lack of pet-friendly rental accommodation
The first ever think tank of its kind, a think tank for pets, has been formed to address the severe lack of pet-friendly rented accommodation across the UK
Brits reveal security worries amid the festive period
Brits are investing in additional security measures in a bid to keep their homes secure, according to new research.
Building back bigger: House size increases after hurricane strikes
Research shows that house size is increasing by more than 50% in areas that have been hit by hurricanes