1st Mar 2023
There are so many ways to make money from your house, either to help with running costs, energy bills or even to make a profit. You might be prepared to use your whole house to make some extra money by renting it out as a location for tv or film. Or you might prefer to…
16th Jan 2023
If you’re a whizz in the kitchen and love entertaining, you could be the perfect candidate to make some extra money by running a pop-up restaurant in your home. Ever thought about it? If not, here’s a basic guide to get you started: What is a pop-up restaurant? Why set one up? How to set…
11th Jan 2023
Inherited a property you don’t know what to do with? Second home that sits gathering dust? Time to make money by renting out your holiday home! If you are lucky enough to own a holiday home, it could become more of a financial burden than a luxury. If this is the case, check out our…
10th Jan 2023
It may not be the first thought that comes to mind, but you can make money by renting your home as a film set. Location scouts are looking for all kinds of properties and could pay you up to £2,500 a day to use your home. As part of our spotlight on making money from your…
8th May 2024
Updated 8th May 2024 Online freelance writing is a great way to earn additional or full-time income, and you don’t even need to leave your home to do it. There are countless opportunities out there, you can work as little or as much as you want and you can make in excess of £100,000 a…
1st May 2024
Updated 8th May 2024 Making money house sitting is an increasingly popular way for people who spend long periods of time away to manage their households. If you’re lucky enough to secure a long-term house-sitting contract, you could use that money to pay your rent and bills, and if you work from home then this…
29th Apr 2024
Article updated 29th April 2024 In the current financial climate, many people can’t pay their energy bill and are falling behind with payments. There are things you can do to make sure your energy debt doesn’t overwhelm you. Payment Plans and Supplier Support First of all, if you fund yourself struggling to pay your energy…
24th Apr 2024
Libraries are amazing places. You can borrow any book for free – and if they don’t have it, they’ll usually order it for you. Many libraries now have the Libby app, or an equivalent, so that you can borrow eBooks for your Kindle or eReader, too. But did you know there are more ways that…
23rd Apr 2024
Updated 23rd April 2024 We could all do with cutting our household expenditure, so we’ve come up with 51 easy ways you can save money in your home. By making these tiny changes in your everyday life, you will notice a big difference. It’s a huge list, but every little saving adds up – even…
11th Apr 2024
Want to save a few hundred pounds a year and help conserve a scare resource? Want to give less of your money to a big company and keep more yourself? Simple! Just think about water. And specifically, think about getting a water meter. Rising Water Rates During the cost of living crisis, water bills are…
5th Apr 2024
The clocks went forward on the 31st March which means that spring is officially here! Many people use this time of the year as an opportunity to declutter their homes and organise their lives. But, have you ever thought about doing this with your investment portfolio? Your ‘portfolio’ refers to the collection of different investments…
4th Apr 2024
Updated 4th April 2024 Trying to get on top of your overall expenses means it’s easy to forget the little costs along the way. This budgeting checklist will help you break down your expenses into chunks, so that you can make a realistic household budget – and see where you can save. Why Budget? Household…
