Homes & Gardens

Is a homeowner loan right for you?

Owning a home in the UK often brings a sense of stability, but it also opens the door to financial choices that can shape your long-term security. You might consider borrowing against your property to fund improvements, cover large expenses, or manage existing debts. That decision deserves careful thought because it ties your borrowing directly to your home. When you understand how these loans work and how they affect your finances, you place yourself in a stronger position to decide with confidence. A measured approach helps you avoid unnecessary risk while making the most of the...

How to keep the summer light alive longer in your South West home

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 09/03/2019 - 9:57am

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...

Tips for luring tenants: From staging your rental to simplifying the application process

The US rental market is surging, but that doesn’t mean finding a tenant for your rental property will be easy. It takes work to make your property stand out from other rentals in your area.

A well-presented home attracts more renters, which means your property will rent quicker and for a higher price. So what can you do to make your property more appealing to prospective tenants? Here are tips on how to spruce up your rental property and entice more prospective tenants.

Curb appeal matters

First impressions have a lasting effect, so if the exterior of your rental...

How to Maintain Your Carpet Well

Having a carpet can add softness and color to any home and make the floors more comfortable. But the thing about carpets is that spills and stains can last if not treated correctly. Not only that, wear and tear can become really noticeable if the proper maintenance is not conducted on the carpet.

You can vacuum somewhat regularly, which is better than nothing, but it is certainly not going to help keep your carpets in peak condition for a long time to come. To do that, you have to follow a few steps.

Vacuum the right way

Running a vacuum once a week is all fine...

Millbrook Village introduces market-leading rental option for over 55s

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Fri, 08/16/2019 - 10:11pm

Millbrook Village, the retirement village in Exeter, Devon has recently launched properties for rent to accommodate the changing needs of the rightsizer market.

Inspired Villages, the operator and developer behind the retirement complex on Topsham Road, has launched this option at all its villages across the country. Broadening its existing residential provision, the group which is partnered with financial institution Legal & General, is one of the first operators of retirement villages to specifically provide renting as an alternative to buying.

Research by the Centre...

Choose the Right Broadband for Your Home

There are so many great things to keep in mind when it comes to choosing the right broadband for your home. This is something you need to make sure you focus on as much as possible, and there are a lot of things that play a part in this. Broadband plays such a huge role in helping to improve your home, and there are a lot of factors that go into making the right broadband choices.

You need to understand the importance of this, and how much of an impact it can have on your life. This is something you need to make sure you get right for the future, and there are so many different...

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Final homes launch at award-winning Millbrook Village

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 08/14/2019 - 11:29pm

Millbrook Village, the retirement village in Exeter, Devon has launched 23 new two and three bedroom homes at Sanderling House with prices starting from £405,000. The collection of apartments marks the completion of the final phase of the community designed for active over 55s.

On Friday 2 August, local residents were treated to a cheese and wine afternoon, followed by a village tour and an opportunity to view the beautiful new apartments at Sanderling House. Exeter-based Pebblebed Vineyards provided a selection of English wines made from grapes grown in East Devon, which were...

How to boost your chances of selling your house quickly

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Wed, 08/14/2019 - 11:55am

Selling your house can be an extremely stressful experience – particularly if you’re wanting to get it done as quickly as possible. Normally if you want to sell your house quickly, it’s due to some sort of circumstance such as divorce, a new job, or even sometimes losing a relative and needing to sell the house on. The added pressure of a limited timescale can really make selling your house seem near impossible at times, because of course you want to get the best possible amount of money for it in the shortest time frame possible. If you’re feeling disheartened, then here are some of the...

Exeter retirees enjoy Natonal Trust talk at Pinnoc Mews

Authored by LaurenBluck
Posted: Wed, 08/14/2019 - 8:59am

Exeter retirees took the opportunity to find out more about the hidden secrets of the historic Killerton House property in Broadclyst, when a representative from the National Trust visited McCarthy and Stone’s Pinnoc Mews Retirement Living development in Pinhoe, Exeter recently.

Guests joined homeowners and staff at the development on Bakers Way for a talk on the 18th century property, which was left to the National Trust by the Acland family in 1944. Everyone enjoyed a glass of fizz in the homeowners’ lounge while they listened to guest speaker, Eileen Dillon, from the National...

How to reduce your phone bill

Are you paying too much for your phone bill every month? Are you looking for the best ways to reduce your Phone and Broadband bills ? Here are some useful tips to help you reduce your phone bill immediately.

If Possible Use WI-FI

If there is a WI-FI connection available, switch off your mobile data, especially at work or at home. When using mobile data, don’t stream or download anything to avoid spending too much. Keep in mind that mobile data is expensive and you might be charged as high $15 immediately you exceed your allotted limit.

Switch to 4G/LTE network only...

The Best Investments You Can Make for Your Home

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Thu, 08/08/2019 - 11:49am

Whether you’re looking to sell your property or are just opting for a few meaningful home improvements, it’s important to know where best to put your money and how it can benefit you. Properties with practical improvements will be more popular with potential buyers on the market and may be able to save you money on your monthly expenses while you’re waiting to sell. Or, if you’ve found your forever home, then any positive investment you make in the property will only make your home life that much more enjoyable.

A Security System

Part of having an enjoyable home life and...

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