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Lloyds offers £5k-deposit mortgage – but bars Bank of Mum and Dad support
By Joseph Mullane published
High street lender launches 98% mortgage for first-time buyers, but excludes parental or family support for the deposit

The items most commonly linked to lithium-ion battery fires in the UK have been revealed
By Joseph Mullane published
Insurer analysis based on UK fire service data highlights the household items most commonly linked to lithium-ion battery fires as incidents continue to rise across the UK

Abandoned Devon workshop with plans for three new homes hits market for £375k
By Joseph Mullane published
A former workshop building in North Devon with planning permission for three homes and a 1.5-acre yard has gone up for sale

Hidden heat pump insulation faults could be costing UK homes £74 a year
By Joseph Mullane published
Poor insulation on heat pump pipework is being linked to avoidable energy losses in UK homes, according to industry figures presented at a major energy conference

Are you missing out on your right to recycle old electronics for free?
By Joseph Mullane published
Retailer take-back schemes already give many UK consumers a legal, no-cost way to recycle old electronics, yet awareness remains low as Simpler Recycling reforms are changing how household waste is handled

Homebuilding costs rise £76K since 2020, as taxes and regulations are blamed in new report
By Joseph Mullane published
A new report says a growing burden of taxes, levies and regulations is driving up the cost of building homes across the UK

Can you put shredded paper in recycling bins? The answer may surprise you
By Joseph Mullane published
Homeowners are being warned that a common household habit could be undermining recycling efforts, as new Simpler Recycling rules aim to reduce confusion and contamination across England

Homeowners face strict steps to secure £500 EV charger grant before 2027 deadline
By Joseph Mullane published
Homeowners may be eligible for up to £500 towards installing an EV charger, but only if they meet strict criteria and complete a defined approval process before installation begins

Thinking of plug-in solar? Expert highlights a key reason some UK homes may not be ready for it
By Joseph Mullane published
Experts warn that while plug-in solar is making renewable energy more accessible in the UK, not every home is electrically prepared for it

No food waste bin yet? Homeowners advised to dispose of their scraps in these 6 ways
By Joseph Mullane published
As food waste collections continue to roll out across England, some households are still waiting for caddies and are being advised on ways to manage kitchen scraps in the meantime
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