1/5 rented properties were found to have problems with damp by consumer charity Which?, who carried out a survey on 30 property viewings and their letting agents.

Your damp proof course is your home’s number one defence against rising damp, so it’s important to be aware of signs that it may be faulty.

For many people, a damp problem in their home is viewed as little more than an eyesore, however, ignoring damp in your home is a big mistake. Here are 3 reasons why.