NAPIT provide free technical advice on the updates to BS 7671:2018 18thEdition of the Wiring Regulations to aspiring electricians. NAPIT’s Technical Development Engineer, Richard Townsend, recently presented a technical seminar to students and apprentices at REBUS...
Whether you’re having a new conservatory fitted or a new boiler installed, having work done on your home will hopefully be a straightforward and stress-free process. However complaints from consumers relating to ‘House fittings and appliances’ account for the highest...
There is no question the UK is in the midst of a housing crisis affecting every generation and socio-economic group across the board. With housing now taking up 20% of a family’s weekly spending and prices being up 10% more than the year before, it is harder than ever...
Do you feel like your home is in dire need of a sprucing up, but dislike the idea of spending too much cash? Avoid all of those tricky, expensive revamp projects and try the following tips to spruce up your home in a simple, budget-friendly manner: Choose the right...
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB), with support from NHIC, is campaigning for the Government and industry to back the introduction of a licensing scheme for the UK construction sector. In an unusual display of support for additional ‘red tape’, almost 80% of...
A striking piece of art can always give your living room an absolutely gorgeous look! Whether it is modern, abstract or classical art, anything can transform a boring room into a space of style and expression. Paintings and sculptures are not just pieces or...
An increasing number of households in the United Kingdom have HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems installed to provide thermal comfort and ensure satisfactory indoor air quality. These systems protect the house occupants from extreme weather...
There are many reasons why people tend to move home. You may have been provided with a new job opportunity, you’ve purchased the property for the sake of making a profit in the long term, or you’ve just simply needed a change of home. Either way, as part of the...
For the first time in more than 10 years, the Bank of England has raised interest rates. What does this mean for buy-to-let? Can landlords mitigate the interest rate hike? Is now the time to remortgage? Portico London estate agents ask finance experts, Capricorn...
The Bank of England recently increased its base rate for the first time in a decade. This historic interest rate rise to 0.5% may have been expected - but it has raised lots of questions, nonetheless. What does the rise mean for mortgages? Is now the right time to...