Homes and Gardens

UK mortgage rates spiked in late 2022 - so what’s going to happen in 2023? (images: Adobe/NationalWorld)

Latest mortgage rates explained as Bank of England hikes interest rate

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) publishes house prices data every month (images: NationalWorld)

Explainer Are house prices falling near you? Check with our interactive tool

UK house prices have fallen month-on-month but remain much higher than pre-Covid times(image: PA)

Rightmove: UK house asking prices in ‘£3,000 surge’

The property is on 10 Lyndhurst Road, London, NW3 5PX

Mouldy two-bed house in London being sold for £785k at auction

The Halifax HPI for October has been released (images: Getty Images/Adobe/NationalWorld)

Halifax House Price Index explained - what latest figures show

Best circular saws: cordless models for DIY, from Vonhaus, Bosch

Best circular saws: cordless models for DIY, from Vonhaus, Bosch

Gardens

Best electric garden shredders UK 2023

Best electric garden shredders

Best robot mowers for lawns of all sizes

Best robot mowers for lawns of all sizes

Japanese Knotweed. (Pic credit: Andrew Smith)

Japanese Knotweed: New research into tackling invasive weed published

Best cordless lawnmowers for urban gardens

Best garden parasols UK 2023: garden umbrellas for blocking sun and wind

Best garden parasols and umbrellas for blocking sun and wind

The best cordless leaf blowers 2021

The best cordless leaf blowers: models from Stihl, Husqvarna, Bosch

16 plants, flowers, fruit and vegetables you can grow in winter.

16 plants, flowers, fruit and vegetables you can grow in winter

Property

The Crooked House pub in Himley, Staffordshire is up for sale

Inside Britain’s ‘wonkiest’ pub which is in need of a new owner

Inside the mouldy home on sale for at least £785,000. Picture: SWNS

Inside the mouldy two bedroom house on sale for at least £785,000

Experts from the industry have given an insight into what effect Jeremy Hunt’s new Spring Budget will have on the UK housing market.

What does spring budget mean for housing market? Zoopla forecast

Appliances

Best cordless vacuums 2022

The five best cordless vacuums on the market for 2023

Best food processors: compact, large, and budget models

Best food processors: compact, large, and budget models

Best UK air fryers 2022, and are they a healthier way to fry?

Best UK air fryers, and are they a healthier way to fry?

Kitchens

Best kitchen knife sets: high quality chef knives

Best kitchen knife sets: high quality chef knives

8 of the best slow cookers from Lakeland, Morphy Richards

8 of the best slow cookers from Lakeland, Morphy Richards

Best non-stick frying pans: easy to clean pans for stress free cooking

Best non-stick frying pans: easy to clean pans for stress free cooking

Best fridge freezers UK 2022: integrated models and American style

Best fridge freezers UK 2023: integrated models and American style

Home Interiors

Best stylish large rugs for your living room

Best armchairs: stylish leather, wooden, and oak living room chairs

Best armchairs: stylish leather, wooden, and oak living room chairs

The best sideboards for maximum storage and style

Stylish, practical sideboards for house storage

More Homes and Gardens

Nationwide publishes its latest analysis of the UK property market every month (images: Getty Images/PA)

Explainer Nationwide House Price Index shows ‘decade low’ property price growth

Zoopla’s House Price Index suggests the market will not slow as much as feared in 2023 (images: AFP/Getty Images)

Demand for homes ‘50% down’ on last year, Zoopla Index shows

A walk through bluebell woods is a popular springtime activity.

Explainer When do bluebells flower in the UK? Best places to visit

All products tested by Which? failed to meet the Electrical Equipment Safety Regulations

Dangerous heaters that can cause fires being sold on major sites

More than half of private renters living in cold, damp or mouldy homes

Record numbers of landlords are letting out property through limited companies (image: Getty Images)

Explainer Number of UK buy-to-let companies surpasses 300,000 mark, say reports

With the Bank of England hiking interest rates, mortgages have become much more expensive (image: NationalWorld)

Explainer Mortgage overpayments explained - how they can save you money

Top tips to combat mould and condensation in your home for under £5 - from an expert.

5 tips to help combat mould and condensation in your home for under £5

Buying a house has got much harder for first time buyers over the last 12 months, according to Nationwide analysis (image: Adobe)

Nationwide reveals UK’s most affordable areas for first time buyers

Should I buy a Simba boxed mattress or an Emma? Best boxed mattresses

Emma, Simba, Nectar or Dreamcloud: which is the best boxed mattress?

Christmas is about to officially end with Twelfth Night (image: Adobe)

Explainer What to do with your Christmas tree after the festive season ends

These towns and cities have had the biggest average price rises since 2021 (images: Adobe/NationalWorld)

20 places with the biggest house price increases in 2022

Mould and damp can develop as the temperature drop in the winter months - here’s some tips to stopping it developing and growing in your home. (Credit: Adobe”

Explainer Top tips for reducing the risk of mould and damp in your home

Private Rentals

Requirement for developers to build affordable homes could be scrapped

UK mortgage rates have become much more expensive since Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini budget (image: Adobe)

Mortgage offer time limits explained - latest amid market turmoil