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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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A third of Brits can't recognise the signs of an unsafe gas appliance

A third of UK adults (33%) don’t know the signs of an unsafe gas appliance, according to Gas Safe Register’s research. This Gas Safety Week (17-23 September) Gas Safe Register will be raising awareness about the dangers of unsafe gas appliances, with the support of the industry.

The potential warning signs that could indicate a gas appliance is unsafe were recognised by some people as; a lazy yellow flame (33%), the pilot light keeps going out (32%), black marks or stains on or around the appliances (29%) and increased condensation inside windows (12%).

One in six adults (...

How to Make Your Home More Efficient for Winter

Summer is slowly drawing to a close, and before you know it, winter will be upon us. Already people are saying how our autumn months are becoming shorter, with summer and winter becoming the dominant seasons the UK must endure. Therefore, many of us Brits need to put preparations in place so that our homes can keep us warm and cosy without costing us an absolute fortune.

Inspect Windows and Doors

There’s little point in heating your house, only for the warmth to leak through gaps unsealed windows and doors . Check the weather-stripping around your doors and window frames...

Transform indoor space with interior bifold doors

Homeowners contemplating a property move, due to lack of space or dissatisfaction with the interior design of their home could be better advised to take a step back to consider available options first. Moving home can be an expensive process, and it's often possible to renovate existing spaces to create a more pleasing indoor decor without any requirement for major changes to the architecture or structure of the building.

Benefits of interior bifold doors

One outstanding home renovation that can completely transform the appearance of indoor space is the addition of...

Things you should consider before buying fence for your home

Installing a fence to your home comes with a lot of benefits. A fence can give you privacy and security. However, the installation requires that you understand some fencing concepts before buying one. The factors will help you find the best fence that will meet your needs and budget. The market today has a lot of different types of fences, but you need to pick the best. This article goes through the top things you need to consider when selecting a perfect and beautiful fence for your home.

A new fence can have many styles and colors. Metal, vinyl or wood are viable options, so...

Search is on to find Exeter's ugliest garden

There is still hope for homeowners with a phobia of gardening this summer, as the search is on to discover and transform Exeter’s ugliest garden. Whether it’s a weed-infested mess, suffered from the summer heat or experienced years of neglect, gardens across Exeter in need of a desperate makeover can be nominated for the campaign launched today by power tool manufacturer, Ryobi. The search is prompted by its research*, which reveals that gardening disasters plague 69 per cent of people in the region. Disasters range from not being able to get plants to grow (19%) to suffering an insect...

5 easy ways to revamp your home

Your home should always be somewhere that you take pride in and enjoy spending time. Every now and then, it can feel stagnant and dull which is why it is a smart idea to revamp your home regularly. There are many simple ways on how you can do this without causing too much interference to your daily life or breaking the bank. They are worth doing as they can completely change the way you feel when you walk through the front door. Read on for a few easy tips to revamp your home and transform the space.

Declutter

One of the most effective and cheapest ways to revamp your home...

Self-build expert to advise Mid Devon District Council on helping people build their own homes

Mid Devon District Council unanimously agreed to accept expert advice and support from Teignbridge to pave the way for Mid-Devon residents to build their own homes.

The support is being funded through the Government’s new burdens payment for self and custom build. It will be provided by the Right to Build Task Force and experienced self builder, Charles Acland, who is a Right to Build Task Force Expert and Self Build Officer at Teignbridge. Mario Wolf, Director of the Right to Build Task Force, said: “In the rapidly evolving field of Custom and Self Build, shared learning and...

How you can make a new build home stylish

When people think of pretty and stylish houses, they often first think of old homes. Exeter is full of beautiful Victorian, Georgian and Edwardian houses that just ooze charm. However, old things cannot last forever, and new homes are essential to giving everyone a place to live. Here are some great ways that you can make your new build home just as stylish as an old home.

Stairs

New build homes often come with generic stair carpeting that doesn’t look great. An inexpensive and fun project that you can undertake is to get rid of the carpet. Here is a guide on how to do...

Barratt Homes becomes Exeter College’s Employer of the Month

A local south west house builder has been recognised by Exeter College for championing apprenticeships.

Barratt Homes was awarded the title of Employer of the Month for its work with students and for appointing the UK’s first ever marketing apprentice, Barney Munn.

In addition to the new marketing role, there are 13 apprentices working towards their NVQ levels two and three at Barratt Homes across the region. They will be covering topics including carpentry with 10 bricklaying and one each in technical and commercial.

As the five star house builder celebrates its...

Burrington Estates launches first show home at flagship development in Topsham

Award-winning property developer, Burrington Estates New Homes, are celebrating the launch of their latest show home at their flagship development, EXIII, Topsham.

At a VIP event, the house builder welcomed current and early bird purchasers to view the home before the doors were opened to the public. Showcasing the best the region has to offer, the developer invited No.3, a newly opened coffee and wine bar in Topsham, to a selection of canapes for visitors to enjoy. The EXE Gin sponsored a pop up gin bar outside of the home with a selection of freshly produced cocktails available....

Homes & Gardens

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

A third of Brits can't recognise the signs of an unsafe gas appliance

How to Make Your Home More Efficient for Winter

Transform indoor space with interior bifold doors

Things you should consider before buying fence for your home

Search is on to find Exeter's ugliest garden

5 easy ways to revamp your home

Self-build expert to advise Mid Devon District Council on helping people build their own homes

How you can make a new build home stylish

Barratt Homes becomes Exeter College’s Employer of the Month

Burrington Estates launches first show home at flagship development in Topsham

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