With government advice to stay home, you'll want to spend more time in the garden or balcony when the weather allows. Sprucing up your outdoor space is not only a great way to improve your home but also a great activity to lift your spirits and get the whole family involved. Here's 5 easy ideas to get on with...

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A round-up of the news on how the coronavirus is affecting the property market, life insurance, renters and your broadband.

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We look at the CMA investigation into unfair leasehold practices by house builders, the best and worst places for first time buyers, increasing numbers of people borrowing 6.5x their income, the return of Nationwide to interest-only mortgages and more...

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New research from HomeOwners Alliance and Brewers Decorator Centres has found homes on vividly painted roads can be worth an average of 20% more than plain properties close by.

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In the news this week plans for a mansion tax are revealed, how families in the North are facing larger council tax bills and the leaseholders that are facing staggering bills.

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This week's news looks at the mortgage lenders enticing first time buyers with cash incentives, how renters are putting home ownership on the backburner and record numbers of stamp duty refunds were issued last year for second homes.

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The annual National Homebuilding & Renovating Show takes place at the NEC, Birmingham from 26-29 March 2020 and we are giving you the chance to get two free tickets. Hurry tickets are limited and offered on a first come first served basis.

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Excess moisture - or humidity - in your home can lead to a range of issues. We’ve asked Airthings to explain why it matters and how we can reduce humidity in the home.

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In the news this week, hundreds of mortgage deals are set to expire in April, first time parents are failing to financially protect their families and house builders are being warned over their marketing.

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Discover fresh ideas at the UK’s biggest home event, with new rescheduled dates, now taking place 25 July - 9 August 2020 at Olympia London with discounted weekend tickets. While tickets last!

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