Sarah Warwick

Sarah is a freelance journalist and editor writing for websites, national newspapers, and magazines. She’s spent most of her journalistic career specialising in homes. 

She loves testing the latest home appliances and products, and investigating the benefits, costs and practicalities of home improvement. She is an experienced renovator and is currently remodelling the ground floor of her new home.

She was Executive Editor of Ideal Home and has worked for Your Home and Homes & Ideas. Her work has published by numerous titles, including The Guardian, channel4.com, Houzz, Grand Designs, Homes & Gardens, House Beautiful, Homes & Antiques, Real Homes, The English Home, Period Living, Beautiful Kitchens, Good Homes and Country Homes & Interiors.

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Buying a house with solar panels? These are the extra checks you need to make

By Sarah Warwick published

Discover all you need to know if you’re thinking of buying a house with solar panels

What is indemnity insurance when buying a house? An expert explains

By Sarah Warwick published

Discover what indemnity insurance is for, when it’s needed and who pays the premium

Who organises a survey when buying a house? Plus all the survey options

By Sarah Warwick published

Getting a survey is an important part of the housebuying process. Here’s what you need to know about organising it

13 questions to ask when viewing a house — and why they’re important

By Sarah Warwick published

Posing the right questions when you look at homes can help you choose well. Discover what you should ask and when

What are the hidden costs of buying a house — on top of the purchase price?

By Sarah Warwick published

Buying a house entails expenses aside from that of the property itself. Be sure to budget for them with our guide to what they are and when you’ll need to pay them

Buying a house: The process explained step-by-step

By Sarah Warwick published

Considering homebuying? Our step-by-step guide contains all you need to know from getting finances in place to completing the purchase so you understand your role and that of the professionals involved throughout

Garage extension ideas — clever ways to boost living space

By Sarah Warwick published

Build on to a garage and you can use the extra square meterage for a host of different rooms

neutral coloured hallway with floor lamp, black and white artwork, bench seat and brown and white spaniel dog sat on hallway runner on top of tiled floor

16 small hallway ideas for a warm welcome in a compact space

By Amy Reeves, Sarah Warwick last updated

Try these small hallway ideas to make the most of even the tiniest of entrance spaces — from lighting and layout to furniture and flooring

8 small landing ideas to make the space feel bigger, lighter and more functional

By Sarah Warwick published

Be inspired by the clever tactics that can transform small landings into stylish and useful areas

How thick should loft insulation be? Experts share their know-how

By Sarah Warwick published

Using the recommended thickness of loft insulation can make a home warmer. These are the specifications to be aware of

sectional garage door from Hormann

Best Garage Doors: Choosing the Right One for Your Home

By Sarah Warwick last updated

To specify the best garage door for your project, consider details such as security, ease of use and insulating properties.

stone flooring

Stone Flooring: Choosing the Best Option for Your Home

By Sarah Warwick, Natasha Brinsmead published

Natural stone flooring is thing of a beauty — as well as being a highly practical choice. Our complete guide will help you to choose the right products for your needs and budget as well as giving on advice on installation and care

Cooker hood in black finish

Cooker Hoods: The Ultimate Guide

By Sarah Warwick published

Cooker hoods are an essential appliance in any kitchen — extracting cooking smells and steam, and sometimes becoming a design feature in their own right. Find out what you need to know before buying in our ultimate guide