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There's little more guaranteed to strike fear into the heart of a caravan owner than the word 'damp' In the best case, it may be a little condensation after a chilly night; in the worst, it can be the ...

A newly built condominium surrounded on three sides by a vast graveyard—a perfect setting that is open yet somehow distorted, and one wrong step away from becoming an isolated island on land. It ...

A new government report has provided an early warning of the pitfalls private landlords should avoid when Awaab’s Law takes effect. Social landlords have had to act quickly to fix emergency issues, as ...

Creative couple Simon Bethune and Sophie Clague knew the two-bedroom workers’ cottage would need work when they bought it for $1.1 million in 2022. But it wasn’t until they moved in to get an initial ...

Termites benefit the environment by breaking down wood debris, but they can cause severe damage to homes. Swarmers, bubbling paint, and mud tunnels can indicate a termite infestation in a home.

The government has announced landlords will face on-the-spot fines of £7,000 for severe damp and mould, as well as for broken-down boilers during freezing temperatures. Housing Secretary Steve Reed ...

Landlords in England who fail to fix dangerous problems such as damp and mould now face fines of up to £7,000. From Monday, councils across England will gain a new power to issue landlords fines of up ...

From Monday, councils across England will gain a new power to issue landlords fines of up to £7,000 for serious hazards in private renters’ homes, such as severe damp and mould, freezing temperatures, ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...