UK home-saving guides
The context behind the numbers: overpayment rules, lender criteria, real UK solar yields, appliance running costs and broadband contracts. Every guide links straight to the calculator that puts a figure on it.
Remortgage or overpay? What UK rates in late 2026 actually mean for you
Average UK fixed rates are around 5.6% and the average standard variable rate is 7.13%. Here is what that gap costs, and whether to remortgage, overpay, or do both.
7 min readUpdated 8 September 2026Read the guideMortgage SavioursGetting a UK mortgage with one year of self-employed accounts
What lenders count as self-employed income, the income multiples to expect with one year of accounts, and the paperwork to have ready before you apply.
7 min readUpdated 8 September 2026Read the guideEnergy PaybackAre solar panels worth it in the UK in 2026? The real numbers
A 4 kW system costs £6,600-£8,500 and makes around 3,400 kWh a year. With electricity capped at 26.32p/kWh, here is what that means for payback.
8 min readUpdated 8 September 2026Read the guideEnergy PaybackWhat a dehumidifier really costs to run in the UK (2026 prices)
At the October 2026 cap of 26.32p per kWh, here is the true cost of running a dehumidifier — and how it compares with a tumble dryer or an electric heater.
5 min readUpdated 8 September 2026Read the guideBroadband & BillsStop overpaying for UK broadband: the £34.50 average and how to beat it
The average UK broadband bill is around £34.50 a month, 28% of customers are out of contract, and switchers save £184-£329 a year. Here is how to compare properly.
6 min readUpdated 8 September 2026Read the guide