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Why Labour and the Conservatives have failed to address the housing crisis and are going to make it worse May 6, 2015: Labour and the Conservatives have helped create the housing crisis over the last 30 years. Unfortunately, looking at their housing policies, both of the major parties are going to make it worse in the next five years. Kate Faulkner looks at why Labour and the Conservatives have understood we need more homes, but haven't understood how and where to deliver them, and are ignoring sound industry advice to solve the housing crisis in a generation.

Is there a silent killer in your home? Apr 22, 2015: In the right hands, gas is safe, however if things go wrong gas appliances can cause gas leaks, fires, explosions and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.

What's the deal with new builds? Apr 2, 2015: When you buy a new house you would think that you would have no worries, no faults, no problems. Wrong, you may be walking into a living nightmare. The recent television programme highlighted some of the faults you could find, i.e.: sunken floors, poor fitting window frames, cracks in walls, the list is endless.

Property damp problems case study Apr 2, 2015: Read one of our member's stories about his issues with agents, damp and condensation.

Dodgy DIY Devalues your Home Mar 30, 2015: Ever been looking around the house of your dreams and found that something as small as a faulty light has unearthed a host of electrical problems that suddenly turns your palace into a shed? You’re not alone.