Tag: Homes
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Concrete Homes and WUI Codes: Building Beyond the Flame
The doors could soon close on new construction of wood-framed homes. At least that is what many regulators are pushing to make happen. After decades of wood-framed houses being pummeled by wildfires, windstorms, and earthquakes, there is now increasing pressure on builders to invest in more robust residential construction methods. The changes are forcing builders…
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85,000 heat pump dryers at risk of fire across UK homes
UK households are being urged to take immediate action after the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) expanded its recall of heat pump tumble dryers. Around 85,000 machines remain at risk of internal short circuits, which can cause fires during normal use. The appliances, manufactured by Haier and sold under multiple brands including Candy,…
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‘Unacceptable’ BSR delays threaten 1.5m homes target
Delays caused by the Building Safety Regulator’s (BSR) approval processes are leaving residents in unsafe buildings and increasing costs for leaseholders, a cross-party House of Lords committee has warned. The Industry and Regulators Committee’s report, The Building Safety Regulator: Building a better regulator, published today (11 December), also warns that the delays mean the government is…
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Royal Mail can refuse deliveries to homes deemed hazardous
Royal Mail says it may pause deliveries if a property “does not provide a safe delivery point,” which includes hazards at the front door such as obstructed steps, loose paving, poor lighting or an access route that can’t be safely reached. Over the festive period, when postal workers make significantly more doorstep visits, simple changes…
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Pearl Releases First Performance Profile of U.S. Homes
Pearl today announced completion of the Pearl Home Performance Registry™, the first comprehensive performance database of America’s single-family housing stock. Every one of the nation’s 92 million single-family homes has been modeled and assigned a Pearl SCORE™ — a 1 to 1,000 rating that quantifies how well each home performs across five universal factors of…
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5 Remodeling Experts Who Transform Vienna Homes
Vienna, VA homes have charm for days, but even charm runs out of storage space. Maybe your kitchen still thinks it’s 1997. Maybe your bathroom lighting makes you look like an extra in a horror movie. Local renovation pros can fix that fast. Let’s walk through five trusted teams that keep Vienna houses stylish, practical,…
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Future Homes Standard delays frustrate housebuilders
Housebuilders across the UK are intensifying calls for clarity on the Future Homes Standard, which ministers originally planned to introduce in early 2025. Extended consultations and shifting timelines have left developers uncertain about how to prepare to build homes going forward, with little information being provided over the scheme. Now industry leaders say the lack…
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How Real Estate Investors Find Seller Homes: Beginner Guide
Finding motivated sellers is the lifeblood of real estate investing. Whether an investor specializes in wholesaling, flipping, or buy-and-hold, everything starts with locating property owners who may be ready to sell. While the strategies vary, the goal is always the same: uncover opportunities before competitors do. Here’s a simple breakdown of the most common ways…
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Mansion Tax confirmed for homes over £2m
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed in the November 2025 Budget that a new Mansion Tax will be introduced from April 2028. The tax will apply to homes valued above £2 million, which experts are already warning will directly affect house prices at the top end of the market. We take a look at how the…
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5 Reasons Smarter Cooling Matters in Modern Homes
Modern homes are no longer just about four walls and a roof: they’re smart, efficient, and designed to adapt to your lifestyle. As you settle into your space, you want more than just a basic cooling unit that hums along in the background. Especially in places where the sun seems to never let up, think…