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There is a gentle murmur that rent controls could be on the cards but is it time to panic? History shows us that rent controls have rarely had the desired effect those in charge want, so despite a few rumbles in the press about a possible introduction, landlords should read with passing interest but it’s definitely not time to worry.

Many people buy a smaller property for its potential to extend but the traditional route is to go up – a two-storey extension or a loft conversion, for instance – but how about digging deep? With land at a premium, basements are gaining in popularity as an extension option.

They say moving home is up there with death and divorce in terms of stress levels and can put a strain on any relationship, whether you are buying with a friend, sibling or partner. Here’s our guide to surviving one of life’s most testing times with as few squabbles as possible.

Open plan living has pretty much killed off the dining room, but in the last 17 months, the separate dining area has been brought back from the brink of extinction. Now is a great time to re-evaluate your approach to this most formal of spaces.

Curtains and blinds can often be an afterthought when furnishing a home but considering they play a role in privacy, retaining heat, blocking out light and keeping rooms cool, what you put up at your window deserves greater consideration.

If you love the look of marble, here’s how to incorporate it into your home, from wall-to-wall tiles and small pieces of the real thing to the best faux options and DIY hacks that won’t break the bank.

The number of those working for themselves broke through the 5 million barrier for the first time at the end of 2019, while the Institute for Fiscal Studies forecasts a record rise in solo self-employment in 2021. So why does this have a bearing on the lettings industry?

If you’re living in a rented property, it can be galling to think all your hard work digging, planting, pruning and perfecting has to be left behind when you move to a new property but that doesn’t have to be the case. It is possible to create a totally portable garden that can give you just as much pleasure in your next property.

If you are planning to buy a ‘doer upper’, are remodelling a home for the rental market or want to add value to where you live, what you do with yourself during the project is just as important as what you do to the property.

The pandemic has changed a lot in the past 2 years – including the things tenants want when they are searching for somewhere to live. From pet ownership and private outside spaces, to cheaper costs and parking assistance, it’s helpful for landlords to know what tenants are prioritising. Here are 10 things renters are looking for in their rental property search.

The pandemic has changed a lot in the past 2 years – including the things tenants want when they are searching for somewhere to live. From pet ownership and private outside spaces, to cheaper costs and parking assistance, it’s helpful for landlords to know what tenants are prioritising. Here are 10 things renters are looking for in their rental property search.

The pandemic has changed a lot in the past 2 years – including the things tenants want when they are searching for somewhere to live. From pet ownership and private outside spaces, to cheaper costs and parking assistance, it’s helpful for landlords to know what tenants are prioritising. Here are 10 things renters are looking for in their rental property search.