Martin Lewis urges quick home check at this time of year to avoid 'huge cost' View 2 Images

Martin Lewis has called on homeowners to locate a crucial item in their property to prevent a costly bill. The savings expert discussed this vital household feature on his BBC podcast, explaining how it could spare you from facing a £9,000 expense. The founder of Money Saving Expert emphasised the importance of knowing the location of your stopcock, which is also referred to as a stop tap.

A stopcock is a valve used to cut off the mains water supply entering your property. It's essential to know where this device is situated in your home so you can respond quickly if a water pipe bursts and causes flooding.

Mr Lewis explained: "It's a bit of that annual housekeeping that I like to do. People

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