Home insulation keeps your property warmer in winter and cooler in summer so it just makes sense to have at least the minimum depth of insulation in the ceilings and underfloors and also in the walls too if you can do it. European countries are getting ready for an unprecedented heat wave of 40 degrees Celsius or more, and unfortunately, people perishing the heat is unavoidable.  The old and young suffer the most in extreme heat so a home that has good insulation keeps its inhabitants comfortable. Newer countries with milder climates have seemingly avoided building homes with much consideratio ..read more

Lower mortgage interest rates is a big deal for most homeowners and buyers. Existing homeowners can hunt around for a better deal with the same or another lender and in the process save hundreds, if not thousands of dollars on interest payments. Even if a borrower is locked into a fixed rate deal on a fixed term, it often pays to break it and reap the rewards of paying a lot less interest. For first time home buyers, lower interest rates can be the difference between renting and owning a home. Existing homeowners trading up or down, see lower interest rates as a great time to sell and buy too ..read more