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Discover why heat pump maintenance is essential for landlords. Learn how regular upkeep saves money, ensures tenant comfort, and boosts property value. This guide explains the benefits, risks of neglect, and practical steps to keep systems running smoothly, helping you meet legal duties and enhance your letting business. Introduction: The Importance of Heat Pump Maintenance As a landlord, maintaining your rental property is a top priority. Heat pumps are becoming a popular heating solution in UK homes due to their energy efficiency and eco-friendly benefits. However, without proper care, these systems can fail, leading to unhappy tenants and costly repairs.…

Every 164 seconds, a home in the UK is burgled, equating to 526 burglaries daily. Alarmingly, 70% of these break-ins occur through doors, making them the primary entry point for criminals. Despite many homeowners believing they have adequate security, burglars can force their way into a weak door in under 10 seconds—often without making a sound. Now, Furniture in Fashion, Home Item experts, are warning homeowners to rethink their front door security and take action to reinforce their homes against opportunistic thieves. How Burglars Are Getting In While many homeowners focus on high-tech security solutions, the reality is that a poorly…

Experts reveal the neglected areas of your kitchen cleaning routine as nearly half of people don’t clean chopping boards and knives correctly Cleaning and catering experts have revealed the items in your kitchen which are most overlooked when it comes to your cleaning routine. From cabinet handles contaminated with bacteria to pathogens in your oven gloves, deep cleaning the lesser-known parts of your kitchen is crucial to avoid the spread of germs, cross contamination and more. In light of this, Rachael Kiss from Alliance Online, who specialises in commercial cleaning supplies shares the parts of your kitchen you should never overlook with…

Most people don’t think twice about their showerhead—until water starts spraying in all directions or the pressure suddenly drops. But by then, the damage is already done. According to Plumbworld’s bathroom experts, your showerhead should be cleaned at least once a month—but most people leave it far longer. The result? A hidden breeding ground for bacteria, limescale, and mold. Here’s a week-by-week breakdown of what happens when you neglect cleaning your showerhead—and why waiting too long could impact your health, water pressure, and even your plumbing. Week 1 – The Build-Up Begins Even if your showerhead looks clean, minerals from hard…

The first wave of homes is now on sale at Welborne, the new generation sustainable garden village situated between the South Downs and the south coast, meeting the strong demand for high-quality new homes in Hampshire. Delivered by Thakeham, one of the leading housebuilders in the south of England, through an innovative joint venture with Buckland, the Master Developer of Welborne, the first selection of three and four bedroom detached and semi-detached homes has been unveiled. The homes at Welborne have been driven by tradition and craft, following a single Design Code created by award-winning town architect Ben Pentreath. Their…

There are currently around two million people in the UK living with significant mould in their homes.   Mould can cause health problems such as respiratory symptoms, sleep disturbances, and allergies.  Keep rooms well-ventilated and use a dehumidifier to reduce the levels of moisture.  Black mould is a common household issue and can be a problem around this time of year, especially in damp conditions. Not only is mould an unwelcome sight, but it can also cause serious health problems and be detrimental to those with existing respiratory and autoimmune conditions.   With this in mind, bedroom furnishings experts at Bed Kingdom…

The bedroom needs to be a calm, peaceful sanctuary so that you can instantly relax and drift off to sleep each night. This can be challenging if your room is filled with clutter, which is known to create stress. This post will provide a few practical strategies to help you declutter your bedroom and foster a serene, organised environment. Assess & Declutter Together First, you and your partner need to jointly evaluate your belongings and identify what is essential and what can be donated/discarded/sold/recycled. A collaborative approach is important to ensure both partners’ needs are considered, promoting harmony in…

It can be challenging to maintain a comfortable temperature at home during the colder months of the year. This is why every homeowner should know what steps they can take to prepare their home for winter. This post will outline a few methods that will help you stay warm and comfortable while being efficient with your energy usage. Check & Upgrade Your Heating System The heating system is the backbone of winter home comfort, so you want to make sure your system is working efficiently ahead of the coldest months, which can be achieved by booking a boiler servicing. It…

A new survey has revealed that a quarter of residents in Britain are struggling with the effects of mould in their homes, after one of the wettest years on record for the UK. According to new data from MyBuilder.com, the reliable way to hire tradespeople, 24 per cent of people living in Britain admit to seeing higher levels of mould than in previous years. Interestingly, the problem seems worse among younger households, with 33 per cent of 18-34s admitting to the issue, compared to just 14 per cent of over 55s. There is also a geographic variation for the problem, with…

 Open Property Group conducted research to see the correlation between the decrease in UK property sales and the rising demand for using Cash House Buying companies who can buy your property in as little as 7 days. For the first time since May 2020, UK property sales dropped below 30,000. In April 2024, the amount of properties sold across the UK was 32,690. New data has revealed the average number of days it took to sell a property in each area of the UK in [insert date/timeframe]. It found: –       Wales = 80 days –       London =…