Quick answer: In England, a landlord must keep a rented home free from serious damp and mould and must repair the causes: leaks, faulty gutters, broken extractor fans, rising damp and poor heating. Re...
Around 81% of homes in England sit in bands A to D, which is about 20.8 million of the 25.8 million properties on the list in March 2025...
The Autumn Budget did not cut the energy price cap, but it brought three direct bill measures. Homes in council tax bands A to D in England get a one-off £100 Household Energy Payment from January 202...
Awaab’s Law has applied to social landlords in England (councils and housing associations) since 27 October 2025, covering emergency hazards and significant damp and mould. Phase 2 starts on 30 Novemb...
Quick answer: The new-style domestic EPC has been delayed to the second half of 2027, but nothing else has moved. A valid EPC stays valid for ten years, so there is no need to buy a new one just becau...
Windows that are wet, steamy or foggy on the inside in the morning are almost always caused by condensation. Overnight, warm air holding moisture from breathing, cooking, showering and drying clothes ...
Frozen condensate pipe quick answer A frozen condensate pipe is one of the most common reasons a condensing boiler stops working in freezing weather. Ice blocks the plastic pipe that carries waste wat...
A radiator that is cold at the top and warm lower down almost always has trapped air sitting in the upper section. Bleeding is the fix for that specific pattern. It is one of the simplest jobs on a UK...
Several UK energy schemes can often be used by the same household, but each has its own rules, deadlines and application route. This free checker takes eight quick answers and sets out which schemes m...
Practical cooling steps for this heatwave, plus a tool that tells you when it’s best to open your windows....