Rental homes must be free from mould and dampness before being rented out, so how do you ensure your home is dry and mould-free?

Don’t let the prolonged summer weather fool you – winter is on the way! It’s time to haul out some energy-saving strategies to help you stay warm and dry without breaking the bank.

It’s the healthy homes standard that possibly gets mentioned least, but draught stopping is crucial to keeping rental properties warm and dry.

If you're a landlord, you should be aware of the healthy homes standards and any property you’re renting out should be fully compliant by now, as the standards came into force in July last year.