Recent Articles in Kate's property calculations page

What if I can’t get my rental deposit back?
Dec 17, 2018

If you have been renting a property on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST), by law your landlord should have: protected your deposit in a in a government-approved deposit scheme; provided you with details of the scheme at the start if your tenancy. This should be returned to you at the end of the tenancy, minus any deductions which you both agree on.

As the heatwave continues, here’s how to save water in the home
Jul 23, 2018

The heat is still on and, for most of us, there has been little sign of rain for weeks, so every drop of water matters...

What to do if you have lead water pipes in your home
Oct 23, 2017

This week is Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (22-28 Oct), a campaign highlighting the potential health risks of lead water pipes launched by WaterSafe in partnership with water providers around the country.

Property projects - how to save, save, save and what NOT to stint on!
Mar 21, 2016

With the Easter break on the way, if you are like me, you’ll have been saving up some jobs to do on your home. Or maybe, after the budget and burst of amazing first-time buyer initiatives, decide that weekend is a great time to start planning or even property hunting.

How to tackle the main electrical jobs in your property
Jun 9, 2014

Having botched electrics in your home can be very dangerous, causing severe injury and even death. In this article, with the help of NAPIT, I suggest how best to go about those electrical chores that you've been putting off until the summer.