In a turn of events, UK house prices are now expected to rise in 2024. The latest five year forecast from Savills is now predicting a 2.5% average increase in UK house prices this calendar year. This is a...
Recent reports from The Resolution Foundation have revealed that the UK has the highest share of pre-war housing stock of any country in Europe. The report revealed that 38% of UK properties were built before 1946. This puts the...
A recent report by the UCL Institute of Health Equity and Friends of the Earth has revealed that 1 in 3 UK households (9.6 million) are poorly insulated and may be suffering from cold and damp. The report also...
It’s been hard to keep up with extreme rainfall in the UK this year. Just as people across the UK were reeling from the effects of Storm Isha, it was soon forgotten with the arrival of Storm Jocelyn. Both...
The problem with damp is that it is not always visible to the naked eye. There could be damp issues in inaccessible areas that you cannot see. If you’re concerned about damp in your property, the use of thermal...
Imagine you have just made an offer on your dream home. You then discover the property wasn’t in as good condition as you thought. You discover potentially thousands of pounds worth of damage. If you had already purchased the...