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Home insurers named and shamed for poor customer service

An investigation by Which? shows why customer service is just as important as price when it comes to home insurance. Find out which companies are letting their customers down.

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Homelessness hits all-time high

Over 100,000 households in England are living in temporary accommodation because they have no home of their own, new analysis has revealed.

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The government ‘needs to stump up cash to make UK homes more energy efficient’

The Better Homes Alliance is calling on the government to do more to improve the energy efficiency of UK homes and cut people's bills.

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Cost-of-living crisis drives up demand for alternative rental deposits

As more tenants look for alternatives to the traditional five-weeks' deposit on rental properties, we weigh up the available options.

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Mortgage guarantee scheme set to be extended for another year

The government is set to extend the mortgage guarantee scheme into next year to help struggling homeowners. Find out what support is available if you're struggling to keep up with soaring repayments

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Social housing complaints soar

A report from the Housing Ombudsman has revealed a massive spike in complaints from residents last year.

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Thousands of affordable rental homes to be built across the country

6,000 affordable rental homes are to be built across the country. Find out where and how to get details

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Social housing tenants urged to report failing landlords

Make Things Right campaign puts pressure on social housing landlords to make sure their properties are safe for tenants. Find out what to do if your home isn't up to standard

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Brits ‘could be storing up problems with longer mortgages and higher credit card use’

The Bank of England has warned that people could end up in problem debt by opting for longer mortgages and relying too much on credit cards.

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Misery for tenants as rents hit record highs

The cost of renting has risen again. Why is it so expensive and will rents fall anytime soon?