Homes & Gardens

Quick Guide To Finding The Perfect Flat In London

It is not always easy to find the right flat in London. House prices are volatile, there is a lot of competition, and many homes seem totally different when you see them in person. You can spend hours online looking at houses, but sometimes they don't meet your needs in terms of budget, distance to work, commute [GU1] , or lifestyle.

However, when you take a strategic approach to the search, you can prevent many of the pitfalls involved. Rather than simply “flipping through listings,” think about specific things that will help you compare locations, assess property features, and...

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A comprehensive checklist for when moving home

It has been said that the three most stressful experiences to go through are the death of a loved one, a divorce, or moving house. One would think that moving would be a new chapter, a new beginning, or the start of a new adventure, but the reality is that packing up your entire life into a few boxes and trusting a company with safely moving everything you own can be incredibly stressful. Let’s not even mention that unpacking in a new location and the whole process itself can be traumatic and tiring, to say the least.

Creating a checklist of things to take care of before packing,...

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The first things you should do when moving to a new home

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Tue, 07/02/2019 - 10:13am

Moving to a new home can be overwhelming, and this means that there are a number of home improvements that homeowners forget to do when they move. While some of these aren’t essential to the safety of your home, there are certain things that you should check to ensure that there are no issues in your home in the future. Tackling these four important tasks below will help to make sure that your new home can give you a safe and secure lifestyle. On the other hand, if you are planning to conduct house repairs for your new home, you will be needing the right set of tools, you can check from...

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Bridging Loans Explained: What’s the Process?

A bridging loan is a great alternative to a typical mortgage. It’s flexible, quick and won’t cause you too much upheaval to get your hands on the cash you need to purchase a property. They’re often the best form of loan for homeowners who are struggling to bridge the gap between the completion date of their property and the purchase of a new property.

However, the instant access to cash will result in a significantly higher interest rate. With banks getting stricter on lending to property buyers, it can often end up in a financial catastrophe for some. Another great choice of...

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Why Cleaning Your House is Good for Your Health

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Mon, 07/01/2019 - 12:17pm

There are many reasons that motivate a good house clean, and it’s usually down to visiting guests, hosting a party, or greeting the in-laws. These occasions can lead to a mad rush and panic while you spruce the place up, making sure every room and area is spotless and presentable to people other than your own family.

There is, however, a much more serious reason for cleaning your house, and it all comes down to your health. Your health, and the health of your nearest and dearest, needs protecting at all times, and while this may conjure up images of wearing your seatbelt...

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How to make the most of your home all year round

No matter how comfortable and relaxing your home life is, there’s always room for improvement. Does your bedroom get unbearably cold in the winter? Do you wish you spend more time in the garden? Have you fantasised about your own little nook hidden away from the chaos and stress of everyday life? Your home should be a place for recuperating after a tiring day, and that doesn’t need to stop when the seasons change. Winter, spring, summer or autumn, your home can be the most relaxing place in the world – here are a few ideas to help you get started.

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5 finishing touches to transform your living room

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 06/12/2019 - 12:37pm

While you may have spent many an hour carefully selecting the perfect sofa, wallpaper and flooring, you might feel as if a room isn’t complete.

If this is the case, you may need a few decorative finishes, which could turn your stylish house into an attractive, inviting home. If you can’t put your finger on what is missing in the space, here are five finishing touches to transform your living room.

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Blank walls can make a room appear dull and lifeless. If you want to inject some personality into the space while tying together your colour scheme, you...

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How to design your home like a pro

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 06/10/2019 - 10:59am

Unless you have an interior design degree under your belt, you might struggle with colour schemes, textures and Feng Shui when decorating your home.

If you dream of transforming your property into a stylish haven but lack the attention to detail to do so, you must find ways to improve your décor.

To create an interior that undoubtedly has the wow factor, find out how to design your home like a pro.

Identify Your Style

If you want to identify the best colours and patterns to incorporate into your home, review your wardrobe. It will provide an insight into...

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How to pull off a gorgeously decorated lounge without a shred of interior design knowledge

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Sun, 06/09/2019 - 10:06pm

You don’t have to hire an expensive interior designer or even know anything about interiors to be able to pull off a fabulously decorated house. If you’re ready to turn your house around, or decorate a new place for the first time, the best room to start in is the lounge. The living room is most likely the central hub of your house, so once you have things sorted there, it will be easy to bring the rest of your house up to this standard - a great interior may even add value to your house .

Just follow these simple tips to make it look like you brought in a specialist to decorate...

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Exeter developer celebrates one million bricks at flagship development in Topsham

Exeter-based property developer, Burrington Estates New Homes, have marked a major milestone in the build of their developments across the South West as they lay the one millionth brick at EXIII in Topsham.

The property developer, who have been building luxury new homes across the South West for the past three years, celebrated the occasion with a brick laying ceremony, with both construction teams and suppliers in attendance. The millionth brick marks the final phase of the build at EXIII, with only a few properties remaining.

The millionth brick follows a standout year of...

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Eutopia Homes submits planning application for Exmouth Junction in Exeter

The proposed development is for the construction of 400 new residential dwellings, a 65-unit senior living with care facility, refurbishment and extension of a locally listed former water tower and new green spaces.

The residential element will widen the choice of homes available on the edge of Exeter City Centre. The one , two and three bedroom apartments for private rent and sale and townhouses will appeal to young professionals, first time buyers, downsizers and families.

The design of the proposal is of high quality, with the design taking inspiration from local...

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