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Energy Efficiency vs. Renewable Energy: Which One Should You Priorities in Real Estate?

As real estate owners and managers, the goal is clear: decarbonize your portfolio while reducing costs and enhancing tenant comfort. But with the wealth of information available today, it can be challenging to know where to focus your efforts—on energy efficiency or renewable energy. Let’s break down the benefits of both and how they can complement each other to create a sustainable future for your buildings. Energy Efficiency: The First Step in Decarbonization Energy efficiency should always be the first priority when embarking on a sustainability journey. The reason is simple: it's the...

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First-time buyers: The numbers

Are you a millennial? Maybe you’re Generation Z? Wherever you fall age-wise, it’s likely that you’re renting with friends or in a house share right now.

Should you have ambitions to leave your rental and own your own home, it might be a while before you can afford it. In fact, according to recent research by UK Finance, the average age of first-time buyers in the UK currently stands at age 30, which is seven years older than in 1960 and. On average, deposits are topping the £20,000 mark, too.

But what are the factors that are affecting first-time buyers in 2018? If you’re...

What makes us happiest in our gardens?

Going back to nature makes us happiest – even more popular than having a swimming pool
67 per cent of people prefer natural grass over artificial turf

After a long hot summer spent enjoying our gardens, what makes us happiest in them?

If we could have anything in them for next year what would we choose? Barratt Homes, which is building homes in Exeter, wanted to know the answers to this so asked 2,000 people what they preferred.

While the allure of a hot tub or water feature was strong, the surprising winner with 32 per cent was the humble...

How to Finally Make Great Use of Your Loft Space

Unused space in your property is often a wasted opportunity. Even if you don’t live in a densely populated area like London, converting your loft to add an extra room – even if that room is only for storage purposes – could improve the overall quality of your life dramatically. To help you finally make use of that loft space, all you need to do is follow this guide:

Loft Conversion

When you commit to a loft conversion , there are a few things you need to keep in mind. The first is that loft conversions often offer the biggest return on your investment. The more closely...

Ten Top Tips for Creating a Luxurious Living Room

While the bathroom and kitchen tend to take priority when it comes to renovating your home, the living room is usually the first place that you'll look when planning a redecorating job. The living room tends to be one of the most well-used in the home, and it's where you sit to relax with family, watch movies and TV shows, or entertain your guests.

But, what if your style just doesn’t seem to add up with your budget right now? The good news is that getting a stylish, luxurious space doesn’t need to break the bank and take up too much of your finances. There are several things that...

5 signs that your oven might need to be repaired

An oven is an expensive piece of equipment that pretty much anyone who cooks anything needs in their home. This often means that many people don’t want to replace their oven when it starts to get a bit older and so live with it being slightly broken for a long time. It is important to remember, however, that issues with your oven could actually be quite dangerous to you and your family so you should always get it checked out by a professional if you think there is something wrong. To help you to identify when you should call a professional, we have put together a list of 5 signs to look...

Firework displays reinforce a sense of community

Heading out into the community for a firework display is something many of us love to do, according to a survey carried out by Barratt Homes, which is building homes across Exeter.

Questioning 2,000 people from across the region, the five star housebuilder was keen to discover whether we prefer fireworks at home or join community events - particularly as it is creating new communities across the local area.

“It is important to us that we are helping to create new communities, rather than just bricks and mortar, so it’s good to know how people feel about local events,” said...

Interior Design Tips to Sell Your House Fast

They say that patience is a virtue but, unfortunately, that’s one virtue most homeowners don’t have the luxury of pursuing when they are seeking to sell their house fast. How can you be patient when you need to relocate to a new town or even a new country for your job, but can’t leave until you’ve wrapped up all your personal affairs here at home? If you are looking to sell your home as quickly as possible, here are some interior design tips you may want to consider.

1. A Sparkling Clean Appeal with a Fresh Coat of Paint

It may just be that every room in your home doesn’t...

Survey reveals quest for space is biggest influence on people moving home in Exeter

Upping sticks and finding a new place to call ‘Home’ is an exciting time for many - but it’s not without a few challenges. So, it’s no surprise that most of those seeking pastures new have to have a good reason for making a move.

The quest for more space is the biggest single reason for moving home, according to a new survey by David Wilson Homes, which is creating new homes in Exeter. The five star housebuilder asked 2,000 people from across the region about their biggest influence for seeking a change in the next five years, and more than a quarter (26.4 per cent) wanted more...

Local housebuilder placed in top 3% of property developers across the country

Following a standout year of success, Exeter-based luxury house builder, Burrington Estates New Homes, has announced site manager at Trispen Meadows in Truro, Shaun Marsden, has been awarded the prestigious Seal of Excellence award by the National House Building Council (NHBC).

Awarded to only 450 site managers across the UK, the awards put Burrington Estates New Homes in the top 3% of house builders in the country. The National House Building Council recognises the industry's best site managers across the UK and has been driving quality in house-building for 38 years.

At...

6 reasons to install an arms barrier in your residential car park

Extra layers of protection such as arm barriers can provide many benefits for residential car parks. In this article, landlords, property owners & developers will learn seven of the most important reasons to install an arm barrier in residential car parks.

1. Prevent unauthorised parking

Residents expect parking space, prevent a lot of complaints and make sure the car park is only being used by residents. They will thank you (and you’ll avoid complaints) when their assigned parking space is free, thanks to the arm barrier preventing unauthorised parking.

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Homes & Gardens

Energy Efficiency vs. Renewable Energy: Which One Should You Priorities in Real Estate?

First-time buyers: The numbers

What makes us happiest in our gardens?

How to Finally Make Great Use of Your Loft Space

Ten Top Tips for Creating a Luxurious Living Room

5 signs that your oven might need to be repaired

Firework displays reinforce a sense of community

Interior Design Tips to Sell Your House Fast

Survey reveals quest for space is biggest influence on people moving home in Exeter

Local housebuilder placed in top 3% of property developers across the country

6 reasons to install an arms barrier in your residential car park

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