New figures from Shawbrook Bank have shown that the South East is the UK’s DIY capital with households borrowing more for home improvements than anywhere else in the country.

A new report from digital bank, Zopa, has revealed that houseproud Brits are splashing out £83bn on upgrading their home each year - equating to an average spend of £3,048 on furnishings, flowers...

Newly released data from Post Office Money has revealed that homeowners who take steps to improve their properties are seeing their properties enter the market at a significantly higher value than...

New data from price comparison website, MoneySuperMarket, takes a look at the costs and savings associated with the most readily available renewable energy sources and efficiency-improvers around...

The latest research from Anglian Home Improvements has revealed that two thirds of 18-34 year-olds are wasting significant sums of money by getting a professional in to do minor jobs.

The growth rate of new technology is exponential and what seemed like science fiction a couple of years ago is now commonplace in our homes.

We are a nation of DIY enthusiasts, and according to the latest research from NAEA Propertymark, we have splashed out a total of £48bn doing up our homes over the last five years – an average of...

More than 29,000 house sales fall through every year due to fears over local crime – the equivalent of £6.6bn in property value, according to new research conducted by Churchill Home Insurance.

Many homeowners are becoming more aware of the impact of their actions on the environment and pride themselves on living sustainably. Whether you are a first timer or a full blown eco-warrior,...

Making living spaces open plan and having a loft conversion are the top renovations that will increase the value of a home, according to UK estate agents.