Should I sell or should I let my empty home?
There are many reasons why people end up with an empty home. They may have inherited it or they may be moving abroad or relocating elsewhere in the UK for work but wish to keep their main home. It is also not unusual these days for two older people, each with a home, to start […]
The construction industry needs more women
Women into Construction is working with The Home Builders Federation (HBF) to launch a nationwide employment programme for women. The aim is to help address the gender imbalance in the construction workforce, which currently sees just 16 per cent female representation. The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has teamed with Women into Construction to launch a […]
What are the top five interior design trends for 2023?
When times are hard we take refuge in our flats, houses and other places of living – and sometimes making changes can improve our mood. Whether you are planning major changes to your home or whether you are tightening the purse strings but may well add a small new item here or there, it can […]
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
From all of us here at Norfolk Property Management and Lettings! Well, after the ups and downs of 2021, we were all looking forward to a much calmer 2022 –yet while some things in life have certainly settled, other challenges have appeared. Certainly, it has not been a smooth year for many of us and […]
As winter deepens read these seven tips to prevent damage from freezing pipes
The latest snap of cold weather may be on its way out but over the coming months we could well be in for more snow and ice. With freezing temperatures comes the risk of burst pipes – here are seven suggestions for avoiding a disaster this winter. 1. Many of today’s boilers have a frost […]
The housing market is subdued this winter
UK house price growth slowed in November, according to the Nationwide’s House Price Index. Prices fell by 1.4 per cent from November – the biggest drop since June 2020 – and the housing market remains subdued. A market slowdown was expected given the current economic climate and the inflation of house prices over recent years. […]
Extra support for upgrading homes
The government has announced plans for a new scheme to help householders reduce their energy bills through loft and cavity wall insulation, as well as smart heating controls. The move is part of wider action this across energy policy to help the UK meet its ambition of becoming energy independent. The new ECO+ scheme will […]
Build-to-rent homes can be a good option for some tenants
The largest ever analysis of build-to-rent (BTR) homes in England shows the sector has a broad and evolving customer base similar to the wider private rented sector (PRS). In its third year, the Who Lives in Build-to-Rent? report from the British Property Federation (BPF), Dataloft, BusinessLDN, and the UK Apartment Association (UKAA) analysed 122 schemes in England totalling over […]
How to save energy when you use household appliances
Households can reduce their utility bills by over £500 a year by making small changes to the way they use their household appliances, according to the Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Appliances (AMDEA) Its Know Watt’s What campaign highlights that by simply always using the eco-cycle on washing machines and dishwashers, consumers can save an […]
Active Building Centre calls for built environment to exceed net zero requirements to become climate positive
As Cop27 continues and countries debate global climate goals, the Active Building Centre (ABC) is calling for the built environment to step up and play its part. According to the organisation, buildings in the UK account for around a quarter of total carbon emissions and if the country is to reach net zero by 2050, […]