Tag: homes
Millions of homeowners wrongly believe property is energy efficient
A poll of 2,000 adults who own a home found 72 per cent think their property is economical in terms of its energy use, but two-thirds are unaware of what their energy performance certificate (EPC) rating is. These range from A, the most energy efficient with the lowest costs, to G, the least efficient,…
How Easy Is it to Buy a New Home Without Worrying About Costs?
Whether you should buy your own home or rent is one of those age-old questions. Renting may seem like the better option. You pay less for a larger property in a better location, and won’t have any of the headaches when it comes to maintenance. On the other hand, let’s show you how easy it…
Top 20 must-have features for your first home
Renters have revealed their must-have features for their first home – with a garden, double glazing and high-speed broadband topping the list, research shows. A survey of 1,000 tenants revealed they would happily move up to 20 miles if it meant they could get onto the property ladder. But before putting down their deposit,…
Is the ownership era coming to an end as we embrace sharing economy?
One in four Brits believe the ownership era is coming to an end as we embrace the sharing economy. A poll of 2,000 UK adults found that more than 40 per cent believe they’ll never own their own home. And it also emerged currently less than half the nation own cars outright. The results of…
