Homeowners in Liverpool are enjoying the quickest sales in the UK, according to research by property website Zoopla. Several major cities are among the fastest moving markets in the UK as the pandemic-driven trend for buying in rural and coastal areas comes to an end. Homes in lower-cost and well-connected suburbs are being snapped up
UK adults are most likely to turn to online and TV experts when it comes to planning their financial future, says a new survey. More than a third (35%) said they use this source when managing their finances, followed by comparison sites (30%) and family members (29% says research by Quilter. The research suggests that
There are different rules when it comes to paying business rates for empty properties and certain properties are exempt. According to rulings you may not have to pay business rates on: agricultural land and buildings, including fish farms buildings used for training or welfare of disabled people buildings registered for public religious worship or church
With temperatures set to plummet in the coming month homeowners up and down the country will be looking to control heating bills. Now, NFU Mutual is warning people to take steps to prevent pipes from freezing and avoid repair bills which can run to £8,000 and beyond. As people look to tackle the cost-of-living crisis
Ofwat has called on water companies to trial creative and targeted ways in calculating customers’ charges to help make sure those who need support can get it. In the midst of cost of living concerns, the regulator is pushing companies to think differently about how they work with customers and develop models of differentiation in
Following the release of the Forbes 2022 World Billionaire List, it became apparent – many of the billionaires are able to speak a second language. To investigate further, a new study by Preply has revealed the world’s ‘richest’ languages by identifying the top three languages spoken by the world’s wealthiest people. The data revealed that
Experts have shared a few tips on how to fix a cold radiator which may help to heat your home more efficiently. Boiler Central have explained why radiators might be cold at the bottom and how to fix this common problem. Radiators have a job of keeping the house warm, so when a radiator is
The pandemic has drawn families away from UK cities says a report released by the Royal Town Planning Institute. Increased interest in large family homes in rural areas suggests that families were looking for more space during the pandemic. But data collected by the Institute shows that first-time buyers, often younger and locally-based, are being
Less and less people are looking forward to receiving a wedding invite due to rising costs of attending someone’s special day. That is according to new research from SpareRoom, which also reveals that one in four (27%) Gen Zs and millennials would rather not be invited to a wedding, hen or stag do due to
First results of last year’s census shows the official population was 59,597,300 on Census Day, 21 March 2021 in England and Wales. This was the largest population ever recorded through a census in England and Wales – an increase of more than 3.5 million (6.3%) compared with Census Day 2011. The population is also ageing,