Notes on homes, money, and the small things that make a place feel sorted.
The Autumn Budget 2026 is on 28 October. We’ve prepared a guide pre the budget, explaining how it works, what’s already confirmed for housing, what’s still a rumour, and what it could mean for buying, renting and running your home.
A blocked toilet is unpleasant, but you can usually fix it yourself. Follow our eight simple steps, from plunging to using an auger, and find out when to call a plumber.
Light affects how alert or relaxed we feel. We explain how different bulbs affect your mood, focus and sleep, and how to choose the right lighting for each room.
Storm Austen and Storm Boelo are bringing gusts of up to 80mph to parts of the UK. Here's how to protect your home before, during and after high winds, with trusted advice from the Met Office and more.
The Autumn Budget 2026 is on 28 October. We’ve prepared a guide pre the budget, explaining how it works, what’s already confirmed for housing, what’s still a rumour, and what it could mean for buying, renting and running your home.
Roofing scams are now the most common type reported to Citizens Advice. Learn how rogue roofers operate, the warning signs to look out for, how to check a roofer before you hire them and what to do if you've been caught out.
Living near a school doesn't guarantee a place. We explain how school catchment areas work, why the boundaries change, the most common myths and how to check a property's catchment before you make an offer.
First-time buyers in England could soon buy with just a 2.5% deposit under the government's new Your First Home scheme. Here's what we know so far, how the equity loan would work and what it could mean for you.
The mortgage is only part of the story. We break down the real yearly costs of owning a UK home, from council tax and energy bills to insurance and maintenance, and how your home's age and condition change the numbers.
Homebuyers could face around £1,000 a year in extra mortgage costs, even though the Bank of England hasn't raised rates. We separate the forecasts from the facts and explain what it means if you're buying.
When you buy a home, the energy bill quietly shapes its affordability for years. We look at where the price cap sits, why the building itself matters so much and the small changes that can bring your bills down.
Britain is in the middle of a rooftop solar boom, and more homes are coming to market with panels already fitted. We look at the numbers behind it, whether solar pays off and what it means for buyers and sellers.
