We’d all like to save a bit more money, especially in the current climate with living and energy costs rising, who doesn’t want more for their money? However, this is often much easier said then done whilst we’d all like the ability to be more frugal it does often come much easier to some than others. Nevertheless, when it comes to your home, small changes can actually mean big results and you could get your property more energy efficient.

It is important to maintain a proper humidity level in your home. While too little humidity can cause some discomfort issues such as chapped lips as well as cracks in wooden furniture, the reverse—too much moisture, can make your home a breeding ground for mould and mildew, which can lead to some very serious health issues. Can a dehumidifier maintain the perfect level of humidity?

We all know Christmas is the season of goodwill and joy to all but it can also become a very manic time; presents to buy, food to make, cards to write and all those mince pies to eat! Seriously though, it can be very stressful and emotions can run high, so we’ve come up with a little guide on how to survive Christmas.

What makes the perfect home? This question will have many different answers depending on who you ask, because of course it’s subjective. Just like the phrase one man’s trash is another man’s treasure – what one of us finds a perfect home accessory the other wouldn’t be seen dead with it in their home. However, before you can even think about the colours of walls and light fittings – you need to ensure your home has the most important features.

Team Hell Oar High Water will be heading out to La Gomera in the Canary Islands on 12th December and will then row west for 3000+ nautical miles across the Atlantic Ocean to English Harbour in Antigua. Once they leave the safety of La Gomera harbour they will be on their own, just the two of them in a rowing boat, on the vast ocean and at the mercy of the elements.

If you are a landlord you will know this cycle of change well, a tenant moves out and the repair and redecoration work begins, then as quickly as possible a new tenant is in – only for a few months or years down the line they move out and once more the repair work starts again. But is there a way of putting a stop to this cycle of disrepair?

In recent years, changes to the law means a tighter crack-down on tenant living conditions, especially in regards to damp and black mould. As a result, numerous solicitors and legal firms are approaching tenants and advising them they can “sue” their landlords and claim compensation for issues such as condensation and mould.

When Winter closes in and the temperature drops, the vast majority of us want to hibernate – draw the curtains, exclude the draught and have the heating on or better yet the fire. However, this very act of insulating and sealing our homes up can actually be damaging to our health.

2019 has seen a lot of changes to landlord/letting laws and legislation and now more than ever it is imperative that you’re up to speed with them or else risk tighter punishments. The changes have caused some controversy and certainly mixed reactions and whilst further changes maybe on the way now is the time to ensure you know everything that’s changed this year.