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property news
07:00, 16 JUN 2026
Dad won £2million Devon Omaze mansion - six months later he sold it
Omaze
Simon Williams won a £2million Omaze mansion in Devon and £100k in cash after purchasing a £25 ticket — then the dad of two sold the stunning mansion six months later.
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'Neutralise kitchen odour' using two common ingredients in your cupboard
Cleaning hacks
A professional cleaner has shared a simple solution to help banish musty odours from the kitchen
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Rightmove explains biggest June drop in house prices for 14 years
property news
The experts say there is a combination of factors pulling house prices down
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Bungalow with superb potential on sale for first time in 34 years
property news
It's situated in a gorgeous setting
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Your legal rights over balls in gardens, who owns it and how to get it back
UK & World News
Footballs could be flying over fences this summer and it is easy to break the law
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PayPal users set for important rule change from July 15
Your Money
The changed take place from July 15
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Home gardeners could face fines of up to £1,000 this summer for easy error
Gardening
The warmer weather often means homeowners are keen to tackle garden maintenance and DIY projects, but many may be unaware they could be risking fines of up to £1,000 for one garden error
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Abandoned Cornish garden centre transformed into thriving cafe with 30,000 visitors
property news
The team behind Potager Garden in Falmouth, Cornwall, have also transformed a former abandoned site into a thriving café and social enterprise, attracting up to 30,000 visitors a year
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Gardeners urged to remove plants due to 'silent killer'
Gardening
Gardeners are being warned that hydrangeas are struggling to survive in the UK's changing climate, with experts recommending drought-tolerant alternatives.
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Peace lilies will grow bigger flowers if moved to one spot in your home in June
property news
Peace lilies may be fairly 'low-maintenance' houseplants but they need more care in the summer
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4 plants to prune this month for a 'dazzling' display all year
Gardening
Pruning is a key part of maintaining a healthy garden and June is a "critical month" for gardeners.
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'I'm an interior designer and there are 8 trends you'll regret adding to your home'
Home design DIY
An interior designer has shared the worst home decor mistakes and outdated interior design choices – including fixtures and fittings – that you're likely to regret within a couple of years
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Five fast-growing climbing plants that can transform your front door this summer
Gardening
If you want to add some countryside charm to your home, planting fragrant climbing flowers around your front door is a great idea. Here are five of the best fast-growing varieties to try
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Gardeners warned lawn mistake is 'bad idea' that ruins grass in the summer
Gardening
A common lawn mowing mistake can leave grass damaged and bare during hot weather
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5 cleaning tasks to do every Sunday that will 'perfectly reset your home'
Cleaning hacks
A cleaner has shared her step-by-step Sunday reset checklist to help you get your home looking and smelling amazing before the new week starts, covering everything from the bedroom to the living room
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Homeowners urged to cut back ivy as soon as possible
Gardening
Hot temperatures mean spider populations are booming - and they will be trying to get inside.
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Hanging basket flowers 'may stop blooming' without this summer trick
Gardening
The summer hack will revitalise your petunias, fuchsias and verbena and keep them blooming all season
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Lavender can burst with colour every year if you follow Monty Don's easy task
Gardening
Lavender is a popular plant for the garden, but it does require one crucial annual job to keep it looking its best
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Gardeners urged to replace hydrangeas with 3 drought-resistant plants
Gardening
Gardeners are being urged to replace water-loving hydrangeas with three drought-resistant flowering shrubs that thrive in hotter climates and still offer a stunning pop of colour in your garden
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Compost heap rules as legislation could see you fined £5,000
Gardening
Using a garden waste bin collected by your council won't help
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Gardener shares 5 garden jobs to do in May for a gorgeous garden all summer
Gardening
A gardener has shared the five main garden jobs he urges people to complete before the month of May is over, claiming it will help to keep your lawn green and your florals blooming all summer
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I've worked as a florist — we used simple method to stop flowers from drooping
Gardening
Learn how to keep cut hydrangeas fresh longer with this simple 30-minute bucket method.
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What UK law says when a neighbour's BBQ is smoking out your garden
property news
As the UK basks in scorching summer heat this bank holiday weekend, many people are firing up their barbecues
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Adding 20p item to strawberry plants will help to keep pests and birds away
Gardening
If you're growing strawberries in your garden, you'll know just how rewarding it is to pick them fresh — but also how frustrating it can be when slugs and pests get to them first
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