Homeowners

The Rivenwood housing development in Newtownards. Image: Google Maps

Army bomb disposal unit at site of WWII device as homes evacuated in Newtownards

An OFTEC registered technician can assess the safety of your oil tank

Competant person drive backed by Consumer Council for Northern Ireland

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

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

Ballyclare homebuilders Hagan Homes latest project in Cargan, Ballymena, features 53 competitively priced yet style-astute modern homes

Ballyclare homebuilder starts new £8million Northern Ireland housing development

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

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

The least likeable living room revealed

The nation’s biggest décor distasters

Diane Jackson, 61, and partner Mark, 59, have seen their £320,000 new build home turn into a nightmare after mould and beetle infestation riddled the building. (Credit: SWNS)

New-build nightmare for distraught couple

The 'free money' tip that helps money-savvy people save thousands

Members of Belfast City Council have agreed an increase in the district rate for 2024/25 of 5.44%

District rate increase of 5.44% set by Belfast City Council

Aspiring UK homeowners aren't feeling so optimistic

​​Some 40 householders and 25 businesses were hit by flooding in Portadown. Around 80 homes across the borough as a whole were flooded. Photo: PSNI.

Flooding victims struggling to find alternative housing

The best and worst interior trends of the past 25 years

Among your piles of stuff could be hidden treasures worth a lot of money and old books are no exception, with some first editions worth up to £139,000.

10 old children’s books you could have lying around worth up to £139k

Top 5 eco-friendly home improvements

Making improvements to your home could help you save more than £1,500 in 2023, according to new research.  

Rich Jenkins

Nationwide's House Price Index for August 2023 concluded a "further softening in the annual rate of house price growth" - Credit: Adobe

House prices wobble - making homes more affordable for wannabe owners

Homes in the UK are designed to retain heat, so heatwaves prove tough for Brits who cannot escape the high temperatures.

How to keep your home cool without air con as temperatures soar again

Felicity Holloway, who heads up mortgages at Moneybox Home-buying, has revealed how homeowners can navigate remortgaging with greater confidence.

Mortgage expert’s five tips on ‘daunting prospect’ of remortgaging

Surging house prices and pension values have largely benefited older generations with many young people locked out of home ownership altogether, according to the Resolution Foundation.

House prices could fall by 25% in ‘new normal’ for homeowners

A ‘’right to dry’ campaign has been launched to lend outdoor space to renters, so they can dry their laundry outside.

Right to dry campaign launches so renters can hang washing outside

Homeowners on variable rate mortgages linked to the base rate would see an increase in their payments.

Rise in mortgage rates on Thursday looks inescapable, say experts

Four in 10 hopeful home-buyers are optimistic about owning their first property

4 in 10 home-buyers are optimistic about owning their first property

Interest rates are set to rise again

Millions of homeowners issued warning as mortgages set to rise again

Scientists at the University of Leeds have discovered a possible breakthrough in controlling Japanese knotweed

Japanese Knotweed: high risk areas in the UK and how to manage it

The cost of a two-year fixed-rate mortgage in the UK rose above 6 per cent on Monday.

Mortgage rate increase: The help available if you can’t pay

Owner of Home at Rose Cottage, Jill McDowell to host new event that aims to save Northern Ireland homeowners money when renovating. Homeowners who attend can expect to save up to £700 on RRP to give their home a Spring makeover

NI homeowners encouraged to shop sustainable and save money at interiors event

Northern Ireland homeowners who attend can expect to save up to £700 on RRP to give their home a Spring makeover!

Claire Cartmill

Homeowners could be liable for £50k fine if your neighbour does ‘this’ to your property

Neighbours could land homeowners a £50k fine according to obscure law

Experts from the industry have given an insight into what effect Jeremy Hunt’s new Spring Budget will have on the UK housing market.

What does spring budget mean for housing market? Zoopla forecast

This £1 hack could prevent your boiler from breaking down

£1 item could stop your boiler breaking, according to heating engineer

Shrove Tuesday is just around the corner but plumbers have issued a warning ahead of the day

Pancake Day mistake which  could leave you £300 out of pocket

The top 20 most house-proud cities – with Newcastle topping the list

Here’s why you shouldn’t use bleach to clean your bathroom

Orchids make an elegant addition to any home especially in the winter (photo: Adobe)

Houseplants to brighten your home this winter

In a recent poll of 20,000 adults by PayPal UK found that 44 per cent will feel financial pressure this festive season, with three quarters of those too proud to split costs.

Experts reveal 5 ways to have an energy efficient Christmas Day

Homeowners could receive cash reward up to £2,000 for making energy-efficient im...

UUP MLA Mike Nesbitt

DUP and UUP clash over Stormont return after ‘grim’ economic news

The Bank of England has announced an interest rate rise

Cost of Living: Bank of England hikes interest rates to highest for 14 years

Be prepared for extreme weather (photo: adobe.com)

Extreme weather protection - 7 tips for dealing with storm damage

These are the top 20 moving bugbears

EZVIZ DB2 video doorbell.

TECH TALK: EZVIZ DB2 video doorbell – reassuring home security delivered straigh...

A view of the facade of the Bank of England in central London on November 5, 2020. - The Bank of England on November 5, 2020 unveiled an extra £150 billion in cash stimulus and forecast a deeper coronavirus-induced recession for the UK as England begins a second lockdown. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

Why millions of households ‘could face higher mortgage payments after Budget’

August rise in inflation rate is the highest since records began.

UK Inflation Rates: What are inflation rates and why are they rising?

Some households are making thousands of pounds renting out driveway or garage space

Households making up to £2,000 a year renting out their driveways and garages

The government is aiming to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 (Photo: Shutterstock)

Homeowners face hefty fines if gas boilers are not replaced before they are bann...

Top renovations UK homeowners are planning to get their homes ready to host on M...

Summer dining table sets to make the most of your backyard

Summer dining table sets to make the most of your backyard

Natural lighting, a large garden and an ensuite bathroom are among the top 50 th...

Sellers in these UK cities pay the most in estate agency fees

Affordable ways to make your home more attractive to potential buyers

Carrickfergus Town Hall.

Mid and East Antrim support centres identified in the event of an emergency

Homeowners are spending an extra £7.5 billion on home improvements - here's why

Four colourful Victorian three storey houses in Northern Ireland

NI is the second most expensive region for home insurance ...!

Wondering if a fixed term mortgage is for you? Here's what you need to know (Photo: Shutterstock)

2 and 5 year fixed rate mortgage deals explained - and how to choose what to go ...

Switching from an SVR to a new fixed rate deal could save you money on your mortgage (Photo: Shutterstock)

The best remortgage deals - explained by a finance expert