Homeowners

More and more homebuyers are taking out 30, 35 and even 40-year mortgages to reduce their monthly repayments, but an expert has urged people to consider the pros and cons of such long deals.

Should I take out a 40-year mortgage? Expert explains pros and cons

An energy expert from BOXT has revealed how installing air conditioning could actually save you money

I'm an energy expert - air conditioning could actually save you money

Lancs firefighters recently attended a kitchen blaze which started after a dishwasher caught fire.

Warning issued to homeowners after popular item catches fire

These are some of the period features you probably don't want to find if you're buying a house

The 9 period features you don't want to find when buying a house

More than half of homeowners are prioritising cosmetic makeovers because they believe it adds more value

Britain’s top ten modern status symbols for the home

An example of the four-bedroom Brandon from Elan Homes. A similar home is available at Tower Gardens, Darwen, where a part exchange event is being held over the weekend of June 14/15

Homeowners invited to part exchange event in Darwen

Chief Executive of the HomeOwners Alliance, Paula Higgins

Call for action as survey reveals 35% of homes with spray foam have defect

We sampled the Ultenic T10 Lite robot vacuum cleaner with mop new into the UK market.

We sampled the Ultenic T10 Lite robot vacuum cleaner with mop

The average cost of furnishing is £3,487

First-time buyers face nearly £30,000 in costs in first three months

Property expert and TV presenter Scarlette Douglas teams up with Smart Energy GB to spotlight how Brits are embracing green home upgrades. With 95% of those making eco-changes reporting cost savings, and simple steps like getting a smart meter helping them to reduce energy bills, Douglas uncovers the home improvements with financial and environmental benefits.

Britain embraces the 'Greenovation' with green home upgrades

Unwitting burglars make BIG mistake...targeting KARATE world champion

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Major stamp duty changes coming into force - what buyers need to know

There are also many misconceptions

A third of Brits 'confused' where their energy at home comes from

British Gas’s PeakSave customers have the chance to win free electricity for a year

British Gas offers chance to win free electricity for a year

Thumbnail image for Damp Proof: The Cavity Wall Insulation Scandal documentary

The Cavity Wall Insulation Scandal - Stories of the victims

Ad Feature Outdoor wireless CCTV camera systems in the UK: Ultimate guide
In this guide, Reolink covers everything you need to know about choosing and setting up wireless outdoor CCTV cameras in the UK, and chooses its pick from its online store
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'I’m a heating expert – here’s how to save £150 by fixing your radiators yoursel...

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How one home heating upgrade can reduce your energy bills by £100s

More than 1,600 claims were made on home insurance policies over the 5 years

Brits have claimed £31m for flood damages between 2020 and 2024

A carbon monoxide expert has urged Brits to watch out for signs of the ‘silent killer’ in their home.

Carbon monoxide poisoning: leave immediately if you spot these signs

The Anwyl show homes at Priory Gardens, Burscough, where part exchange is available

Part exchange events in Lancashire to help homeowners beat stamp duty changes

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Cavity Wall Insulation scandal causes damp, debt and devastation

Alavana Place Homeowners Celebrate 1 Year at the Development

Retirees in Kendal celebrate 'the good times' with a drink in hand

Yellow warnings caution against further rainfall and colder snaps for Ireland, says Met Office

Ad Feature UK-based radiator supplier comes to Ireland as temperatures plummet

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey (C) attends the central bank's Monetary Policy Report press conference at the Bank of England on 7 November 2024 (Photo: Henry Nicholls - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Bank of England cuts interest rates again - what it means for you

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Locals invited to take a look inside Burscough’s new retirement community at ope...

The top reason driving people to move was the fact it may not meet their mobility needs as they get older

More than half of homeowners want to ‘improve not move’ their home
A poll, of 2,000 adults who own a property found 41 per cent ‘love’ their home, leaving 53 per cent wanting to adapt it to suit their changing needs.
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What a bathroom TV can look like. Photo: Frontline Bathrooms

This company is selling TVs designed for bathrooms

The rapid spread of Japanese knotweed is creating a crisis across the UK

Ad Feature Japanese Knotweed puts UK homes at risk & property values in jeopardy

Furious resident Douglas Debnam on Whitebarns Lane in the village of Furneaux Phelham in Hertfordshire, is embroiled in Britain's longest running pothole row.

Our council want £100k to fix road with 32 potholes...we're furious!

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9 ways to avoid Halloween decoration fines and decorate your house

The three-bedroom Fylde from Elan Homes at Redwood Gardens

Fylde buyers urged to expand their search to save

The home of Nick Lupton during the flooding of January 2024.

I built a wall around my house after it was flooded 11 times

The four-bedroom Hampsfield at Acorn Meadows in Broughton from Elan Homes

Wrap up a move to an energy efficient new home in Lancashire this winter

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I'm a utilities expert: tips to cut energy use amid Winter Fuel crisis

Ultenic launches its new T10 Pro robot vacuum with mop in the UK and US markets.

Ultenic launches its new T10 Pro robot vacuum with mop

A vintage bus in Heysham Village.

Lancashire seaside town named price hotspot as property prices soar

Lucy Gawthorpe at her home where a wall has collapsed.

Garden wall destroyed my conservatory..insurers are FINALLY paying out

'Ruthless' conman from Lytham jailed after targeting 39 vulnerable victims in window maintenance scam

'Ruthless' conman jailed after targeting 39 vulnerable victims in scam

Warm tones create a welcoming feel in the Oakmere show home at Parr Meadows

Local influence behind interior styling of new homes in Lancashire

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New calculator shows how much house prices have gone up in your area

Residents have blasted developers after paying £550,000 to live on 'desolate' newbuild estate which remains unfinished - FIVE years after people moved in. Pictured: Lin Glover

Our dream home is an unfinished building site...after 5 years

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I'm a financial advisor - these rules will get you to your saving goal

Multi-million pound houses in Marsh Lane

Is this Lancashire's poshest lane? Here's what's for sale

Two Lancashire areas named most affordable places to buy a home in UK

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I'm a mortgage expert - 9 pitfalls that first time buyers should avoid

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UK interest rates to hold - how it will impact borrowers and finances

Affordability concerns are prompting first-time buyers to consider moving more than 30 miles from their preferred location

First-time buyers prepared to move more than 30 miles

House prices over time in Lancashire

Take a look at how Lancashire house prices have changed through time

Bank holiday lawn mowing at the wrong time could land Brits with a £5,000 fine if they break certain rules.

Mowing your lawn over the bank holiday could cost you this much

Gas cannister exploded after being incorrectly thrown out with household rubbish

Watch: Gas cannister explodes and is sent flying at binman

Housing costs are taking up more of Lancashire resident's disposable income currently. Credit: Tom Rumble, Fred Moon and freestocks on Unsplash

New data shows impact of rising costs on renters & homeowners in Lancs

Dunnock Court (Credit: Roberts & Co.)

I don't think expense has been spared: Flawless 5 bed home up for sale

Beaumont Green development, Warton

Homeowners first look inside new Warton showhomes

Victoria and Andrew Ellington found a 27ft plunging well under the floor of their new home in Bute Cottage, Redcar.

Watch: We found a 27-ft well under the floor and we made it a feature