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Electric Heater and Blanket Fire Safety: UK Checks
Portable heaters and electric blankets cause avoidable fires every winter. The checks, plugs and habits that cut the risk, in under 30 minutes.
6 Nov 20266 min read
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Valuation vs Survey UK: What Each One Covers
A mortgage valuation protects your lender, not you. See what a RICS Level 1, 2 and 3 survey covers, what each costs and which one your home needs.
7 Nov 2026
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Insurance-Backed Guarantees on Trade Work Explained
Insurance-backed guarantees protect you if a contractor goes bust, but only within limits. What they cover, what they exclude and how to claim.
6 Nov 20267 min read
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Thermal Imaging Survey for Your House: Worth It?
Is a thermal imaging survey worth paying for? What the camera shows, what it misses, when to book one and how to avoid a misleading report.
4 Nov 20266 min read
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Winter Pest Control UK Home: Mice, Rats, Squirrels
Hear scratching in the loft or find droppings? Learn how to spot mice, rats and squirrels, block entry points and when to call a pro.
3 Nov 20267 min read
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Home Improvement Finance UK: Loans vs Remortgage
Compare unsecured loans, remortgaging, further advances and 0% cards for home improvements, with the costs and risks of each laid out plainly.
2 Nov 20268 min read
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Winter Home Security UK: Dark Evening Burglary Tips
Clocks back means dark by teatime. Practical, low-cost steps to secure doors, windows, sheds and lighting, and keep your insurance valid.
1 Nov 20266 min read
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Restrictive Covenants on Property: Can They Block You?
A restrictive covenant can stop an extension even with planning permission. How to find yours, read it, and your options if it gets in the way.
31 Oct 20267 min read
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Power of Attorney and Your Property: UK Guide
Can an attorney sell your house? Here's what a lasting power of attorney covers for property, its limits, and what happens if you lose capacity without one.
30 Oct 20267 min read
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Challenge Your Council Tax Band: UK Guide
Think you're in the wrong council tax band? Here's how to check it, make a challenge, appeal to the Valuation Tribunal, and what to know about refunds and risks.
29 Oct 20267 min read