“There were quite a lot of offensive comments telling me I was ‘stupid’ or ‘why don’t you understand this” A young couple who took out a 40-year term mortgage still plan to retire in their fifties. Bryony Clarke, 27, purchased her three-bed semi-detached house in December 2023 for £247,500 with partner Charlie, 27. They put […]

2 weeks ago

‘I’m a mortgage expert – and this is what budding buyers should do to avoid one of the most overlooked homebuying headaches.’ Jen Lloyd, head of mortgages at Skipton Building Society, said the biggest financial shock for many first-time buyers doesn’t just come from the deposit itself, but from the wave of costs that hit […]

3 months ago

We’ve all been there… Leaving lights on in unoccupied rooms and disagreeing on the temperature for the heating are the top arguments couples have around the house. The poll of 2,000 co-habiting adults explored the biggest sources of tension in British households, with the volume of the TV and how to correctly stack the dishwasher […]

4 months ago

‘Very surprised at how good this is’ If you’re looking for ways to save on heating bills this winter then you could purchase this heater that costs ‘pennies’ to run. With the weather across the country still chilly, you might be tempted to reach for the central heating, but this is a quick, affordable solution […]

4 months ago

Hanging wicker hearts on display around the home has a hidden meaning It seems like nearly every other house has some form of wicker heart in their homes. However, it turns out the innocent-seeming items have a deeper meaning when hung for on display to outside the home. The hidden meaning was shared by social […]

6 months ago

An expert has revealed the five plants every home should have to boost wellbeing – with Aloe Vera topping the list Author of ‘How to Make Your Houseplants Love You’ and presenter of BBC Gardeners’ World Live, Joe Bagley, said not only are they low maintenance, but they also have powerful oxygenating abilities which aid […]

8 months ago