by Erin Doye | Dec 2, 2024 | Moving Guides
Are you paying too much to get keys cut? A spare key or two can prove invaluable if you get locked out of your home, but that doesn’t mean you should break the bank. The cost of getting a typical house key cost starts between £5.25 and £7 depending on the style...
by Erin Doye | Nov 30, 2024 | Moving Guides
There are so many pieces that go into the cost of moving home that it’s easy to forget some. However, these unexpected expenses can add hundreds of pounds to your moving bills. When you’re budgeting for your move, make sure to include: Boxes and packaging,...
by Erin Doye | Nov 26, 2024 | Moving, Moving Guides
Moving internationally means pulling off dozens of complicated and important manoeuvrers in order, and when you’re relocating with your pets it adds a new set of concerns. More than half of the world’s population now owns a pet, with the rise in adoptions...
by Erin Doye | Nov 26, 2024 | Moving, Property, Relocation
A quarter of UK homeowners want to downsize when they retire, but 22% say that the cost of downsizing will make it impossible. Downsizing means moving to a smaller property, usually to save money, so it seems counter-intuitive that it could be too expensive. However,...
by Erin Doye | Nov 22, 2024 | Electricity & Gas, News
Ofgem has announced the energy price cap will increase by 1.2% for the upcoming period of January to March 2025. This increase means most households will pay on average 1% more on their energy bills. The January energy price cap for 2025 was confirmed by Ofgem on...
by Erin Doye | Nov 19, 2024 | Electricity & Gas, Moving Guides
Here’s how to defrost your freezer to help it run at maximum efficiency, and keep your electricity bills down. Frost building up in your freezer doesn’t just limit the amount of food you can fit inside. It also makes it harder for your freezer to keep...
by Erin Doye | Nov 18, 2024 | Electricity & Gas, Energy feature
The internet is full of gas and electricity-saving tips. In fact, we’ve published an article with more than 100 here that you can try in your home. If you’re looking for the biggest impact on your bills, which energy-efficient changes are most effective?...
by Erin Doye | Nov 15, 2024 | TV
If you want to order Sky TV, there’s one decision you’ll need to make early on: Sky Q, Sky Glass or Sky Stream? Sky TV is currently available to watch through three different devices. When you place your order, you’ll have to choose between the Q...
by Erin Doye | Nov 12, 2024 | News, Property
As the name suggests, the Future Homes Standards 2025 will come into effect in the UK next year, in 2025. The standards are a set of guidelines for new-build homes that outline minimum energy efficiency targets they must meet. Overall, these new standards are expected...
by Erin Doye | Nov 10, 2024 | Bills, Electricity & Gas, Energy feature
With energy costs and household bills climbing rapidly, you’ve asked us to collect a list of easy ways to save energy at home. Below, you’ll find our top tips for reducing your gas and electricity use throughout your house. Read on for ways to save hot...
