Latest articles by Sarah Handley
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Extension ideas for bungalows – 8 transformative options to make the most of a single-storey home
Make the most of the living space on offer
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Extension ideas for every budget — 11 design options that will add both space and value to your home, no matter your project fund
Want more space? Rather than moving think about reconfiguring your home to suit your needs with advice from our experts
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Should you go for an extension or a loft conversion? Property experts reveal which option will add the most space and value
Extensions and loft conversions are both popular ways to extend your living space, but we put them head-to-head to see which is best for your home
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How much does an extension cost? What you can expect to pay and how to keep costs down
We break down the costs for you
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Planning permission for an extension – do you actually need it?
If you want to add more space to your home with an extension, you'll need to make sure you abide by the planning rules
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10 things you should never do when looking for a builder — what you should do instead
A good, reliable builder can be worth their weight in gold to a homeowner with renovation or extension plans
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How to make the most of living on-site during a renovation project — according to those who have done it
This is what it's like to live on-site during a renovation project, and how you can make the most of it, by those who have been there, done it and lived to tell the tale
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10 side return extension ideas to make the most out of the additional space
These side return extension ideas will help transform wasted outdoor space into a light, bright and flexible living area
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21 things homeowners wish they knew before extending their home
Taking on an extension project for the first time can be daunting, so we spoke to those who had been there and done it
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New price cap for January 2025 has been announced, and it's another increase
Here's what it means for your energy bills
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Energy price cap January 2025: how much is it going up by and who will be affected?
The energy price cap will rise by 1.2% on 1 January, according to the energy regulator Ofgem
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The 13 places you're forgetting to vacuum – and expert tips to tackle them quickly
Your vacuum is for more than just your floors
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How to vacuum – get a professional-grade clean with these expert tips
Think you know how to vacuum? Think again
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How to beat the energy price cap increase - experts say these simple tweaks could offset the £149 hike
With a higher energy price cap now in effect, we look at the easy (and expert-approved) changes you can make to limit the impact
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Should I fix my energy tariff now that energy prices are cheaper?
Now that energy prices have dropped and are predicted to drop further, should we be thinking about moving to a fixed tariff?
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Why are mortgage rates going up? Experts explain why some rates are rising while others are falling
Why are mortgage rates going up on some deals but not on others and, if inflation has started to fall, why is the Bank of England signalling further rate rises this year?
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Standard variable versus fixed rate energy tariffs: what’s the difference?
Not sure what the difference is between a standard variable or fixed rate tariff when it comes to your energy bills? Here’s what you need to know
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What will happen to the Energy Price Guarantee in July? An easy explanation of what you actually need to know
With a new energy price cap predicted to dip below £2,500, what does this mean for the price guarantee?
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8 ways to save money when moving house as average cost of moving soars
The key to cost-cutting is all in the preparation
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Liz Truss announces energy price freeze – what does it mean for your bills?
How will the energy bill freeze work and when will it come into force? Here’s what we know so far
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Rumoured energy bill freeze - how could it work and how likely is it?
Will new Prime Minister Liz Truss introduce an energy bill freeze to help households tackle rising costs?
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Date revealed for when Ofgem will announce the official October energy price cap increase
Since the 54% increase that came into effect in April 2022, energy price cap predictions for how much the cap could go up again in October have been rife
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Energy Bills Support Scheme - how you’ll get the £400 energy rebate explained
The government has confirmed how households will receive the £400 energy rebate as part of the Energy Bills Support Scheme
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Mortgage calculator: how much can I borrow?
Use our mortgage calculator to see how much you could borrow
