What is surface water and why is it a risk?
Surface water occurs when the drainage system cannot deal with the amount of rainfall, and as a result, the streets fill with water. (more…)
What are 100% mortgages and are they still available?
100% mortgages have always been considered controversial. Allowing homebuyers to finance the entire property cost without a down payment, a 100% mortgage poses a higher risk of negative equity if…
Common laundry problems and how to solve them
Laundry is one of those household chores that can get complicated quickly. However, apart from a complete washing machine breakdown, most laundry problems are easily preventable. Clean your machine While…
Is stamp duty payable when transferring equity?
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), commonly known as stamp duty, is a tax in the United Kingdom that is generally associated with property transactions. It's important to distinguish between transferring…
Revamping your Living Room
Your living room is a place to relax and unwind, so you want it to be a comfortable and pleasant space. If you are planning a living room overhaul, here…
Understanding the Process of Buying a New Build Home
A new build home is something that appeals to people for many reasons – many new build homes can be bought as part of a part ownership scheme, which is…
Choosing materials for a building project
The outcome of a building project is heavily reliant on among other things – the quality of materials used in its construction. Materials used can impact numerous key areas such…
Does your home or business need a drainage survey?
Having a comfortable and clean environment for your family or your employees is an essential part of modern life. An easily overlooked and vital part of that is the drainage…
Common bricks used in the UK
If you’re planning a construction project, there are many decisions to be made and this will undoubtedly include which bricks to use. Here are some of the common brick types…
Why it is Better to Have Curtains That are Tailor Made for your Home
Curtains play a big part in the overall decoration of a room as well as being something that is functional. In order to make sure that you get what you…