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• Cryptic chalk marks to look out for that are left on homes ahead of potential burglaries

  09-06-2023 19:51 via express.co.uk
  
  Chalk markings - dubbed as the Da Pinchi Code - have resurfaced after a resident in South West London sparked a discussion on social media about whether their property had been marked for a potential burglary.
  
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• 13p product ‘works like magic’ to remove tea cup stains ‘in minutes’ with ‘no scrubbing’

  09-06-2023 18:41 via express.co.uk
  
  Brown stains and marks on the inside of tea cups and coffee mugs are rather unsightly. But there's an easy way to remove them without spending time scrubbing.
  
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• ‘Essential checks’ to stop kitchen and bathroom drains ‘causing a stink’ this summer

  09-06-2023 18:05 via express.co.uk
  
  Plumbers have shared the "essential checks" every household needs to carry out to stop smelly drains "causing a stink" this summer.
  
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• Flooring interior design trends set to dominate this summer - they’ll be ‘everywhere’

  09-06-2023 17:56 via express.co.uk
  
  Changing flooring around the home is just one way homeowners can add their own stamp into any room. An expert has shared different flooring trends which will be "everywhere" this year.
  
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• ‘Simple’ DIY home improvements which ‘will add value to your home’ immediately

  09-06-2023 17:44 via express.co.uk
  
  Summer is a great time to carry out a variety of DIY jobs due to the days being longer and warmer. Experts have shared a list of "simple" home improvements which "will add value to your home".
  
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• Property pros rave over 40p ‘kitchen staple’ to remove mould as it ‘disrupts the growth’

  09-06-2023 15:51 via express.co.uk
  
  With the warmer months being the perfect time to deal with issues caused by damp, properly experts have pulled together a guide on how to deal with it, should Britons find mould in their homes.
  
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• Five moving in ‘rules’ to ‘avoid confrontation’ with new next door neighbours

  09-06-2023 14:55 via express.co.uk
  
  Many people opt to move home during the summer months when the days are longer and warmer. With that however, may come confrontation with new neighbours, and so an expert has shared the five moving in "rules" to "avoid confrontation" with next door neighbours.
  
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• Tories can rule out any pre-election feelgood factor from property market

  09-06-2023 14:28
  
  The question is not whether UK house prices will continue to fall but how big the drop will beBusiness live – latest updatesThis time last year the housing market was flying. Demand for home loans was strong and mortgage lenders were vying to offer the most attractive deals. House prices were up 12.5% year on year, according to the Halifax.The mood is now different. This week, the Halifax and the Nationwide building society announced that fixed-rate mortgages would become more expensive. H
  
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• UK government can rule out pre-election feelgood factor from property market

  09-06-2023 13:03
  
  The question is not whether house prices will continue to fall but how big the drop will beBusiness live – latest updatesThis time last year the housing market was flying. Demand for home loans was strong and mortgage lenders were vying to offer the most attractive deals. House prices were up 12.5% year on year, according to the Halifax.The mood is now different. This week, the Halifax and the Nationwide building society announced that fixed-rate mortgages would become more expensive. HSBC
  
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• Four ‘biggest’ interior styles to ‘avoid’ that ‘easily cheapen’ the look of your home

  09-06-2023 12:00 via express.co.uk
  
  When it comes to designing homes, many households often stick to what they are used to - whether that is a completely neutral, bland space, or a matching colour scheme. However, one expert has warned that certain decor choices may be "ageing our homes" and creating "dreadfully dated spaces".
  
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• Mortgage turbulence continues as HSBC pulls deals; UK house prices ‘to fall 10%’ – business live

  09-06-2023 10:47
  
  HSBC temporarily removes mortgage products for new customers, as borrowers face higher ratesHSBC temporarily withdraws mortgage deals for new borrowersBuying agent Henry Pryor estimates that house values have already taken a 10% hit so far this year:Pryor also reckons it’s ‘business as usual’ in the top-end of the market: Continue reading...
  
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• Mortgage turbulence continues as HSBC pulls deals and Nationwide raises rates – business live

  09-06-2023 08:35
  
  Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as HSBC temporarily removes mortgage products for new customersHSBC temporarily withdraws mortgage deals for new borrowersGood morning and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy.The turbulence in Britain’s mortgage market has escalated after HSBC temporarily withdrew all its loans with only a few hours’ notice, last night.“To ensure that we can stay within our operation
  
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• Kitchen cabinet painting mistakes to avoid that result in ‘streaks’ and ‘paint peeling’

  09-06-2023 05:00 via express.co.uk
  
  Painting kitchen cabinets is an extremely cost-effective way to refresh a cooking space, however, there are a few common mistakes that can come with carrying out this task. To avoid this, an expert has exclusively shared how to overcome five of the most common kitchen cabinet painting mistakes.
  
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