Homes & Gardens

September is normally an active month for the property market. The summer is over, kids are back and school and people finally have time to think about making a big move. Estate agents come to expect an influx of people looking to sell their existing home and buy a new one or get on the property ladder for the first time. With students back in university, buy to let landlords also have to think about filling the gaps in demand for new property.

Unfortunately, the same cannot be said this September. You may have noticed homes in Exeter keeping their For Sale signs up for just a...

There was a time when customized kitchens were considered as a luxury item in the home decor’s business area. But now the things have changed dramatically. Getting a custom built kitchen, nowadays, is much more affordable than a few years ago. This is due mostly to those enterprises that literally turned this specific sector of home design market upside down: companies like bespoke kitchens , specialized in offering their customers an extremely wide range of solutions for their needs, in terms of style, colors, amenities and any kind of peculiar request.

Companies like that are...

Exeter retirees are invited to the Pinnoc Mews Retirement Living development on Bakers Way in Exeter on Thursday 26th September, when McCarthy and Stone hosts a special Cream Tea Open Day.

As well as a complimentary cream tea, the event – which will take place between 11.30am until 2.30am – will provide the opportunity for guests to find out more about age-exclusive Retirement Living. They will also be able to view the facilities, speak to current homeowners and meet the friendly estates team at the development.

Comprising a selection of 39 one and two bedroom Retirement...

If you’re lucky enough to live in the South West, then you’ll benefit from longer sunlight, so it would be a shame to not bring this natural light into your home. There are many benefits to bringing more light into your home; using natural light lowers electricity bills from energy saving, has a positive impact on wellbeing, and highlights your interior décor too.

Maximising natural light not only makes your rooms brighter, it creates a bigger and more welcoming atmosphere too. So, if you’re looking to make the most of the summer light, here are some of the best ways to maximise it...