Homes & Gardens

Ways to enjoy your garden in every season

Many people want an outdoor space that stays pleasant and practical throughout the year, not just during the warmer months. With the right layout and well-chosen structures, the garden can become a versatile area where comfort, shelter and atmosphere come together. Creating a space that adapts to changing weather conditions helps make the home feel more open and welcoming, while encouraging daily use in every season.

Sheltering the everyday with smart additions

When the weather becomes unpredictable, having a dedicated sheltered area brings a sense of order and reassurance. A...

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Spring launch for East Devon’s new green waste fortnightly collection service

East Devon is moving forward with plans to introduce a district-wide chargeable green waste collection service this year.

The council is working with partners SUEZ UK to provide a fortnightly chargeable green waste collection service for its residents who have been asking for a reliable district-wide service of this kind for some time.

The council has now approved the proposals and the service is expected to be introduced in Spring 2018.

Many councils across the country successfully operate a chargeable green waste collection service and East Devon is keen to...

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Exeter housing market trends 2018

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 01/20/2018 - 1:38pm

Despite the overall economic gloom surrounding Brexit, it seems that people in the south-west can look forward to a housing market that is enjoying relative stability.

Recently published reports suggest that there were price gains of 4.9% in the south-west of the UK during 2017. Whilst house prices in London crawled to a modest rise of just 1%, it seems that cities like Exeter are behind the newfound optimism in the south-west’s housing market.

Across 2017 we saw Exeter’s property types of all kinds enjoying a boost in sales prices. Compared to prices in 1995, we have seen...

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Great New Year start to recycling in East Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 01/19/2018 - 1:02pm

East Devon households have made a great start to the New Year by recycling a huge 61% of their waste.

That means that, thanks to an extended recycling service introduced by the district council over the last 12 months, residents are now recycling almost 20% more than they did this time last year.

Over the two week festive and New Year period, the council’s contractors SUEZ collected 1,212 tonnes of recycling - 414 tonnes more than the same period last year under the old recycling system. These latest figures show that 61% of East Devon’s waste was recycled during the...

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Housebuilder brings £24 million investment to local area

Five star housebuilder Barratt Developments, which has its regional headquarters in Exeter, has built 520 homes in the south west during the past year and brought around £24 million to communities where it is constructing new developments.

The figures form part of the company’s socio-economic footprint, and reveal just how the local economy has benefitted from the new housing.

The Exeter-based division - which also includes David Wilson Homes - has made more than £15 million in contributions to councils, as well as for infrastructure and affordable housing for local people...

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Green light for custom build homes at Howton Road, Newton Abbot

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 12/22/2017 - 5:49pm

Teignbridge's Planning Committee today unanimously approved an application for 20 custom build homes to the west of Newton Abbot at Highweek.

The site borders land allocated in the Local Plan at Howton Road. Importantly, this decision unlocks a new road between A382 Bovey Tracey Road and A383 Ashburton Road, running from Forches Cross to Hele Park. This road will provide access to 1150 new homes planned for Houghton Barton.

The application sets out proposals for affordable homes, as custom build starter homes which would only be available to first time buyers at a price 20...

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MP officially opens luxury apartments in South Devon

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Wed, 12/20/2017 - 10:34am

Sixteen new luxury rental apartments, located in Abbey Road, Torquay, just a short stroll to the seafront, were officially opened in a ribbon cutting ceremony by local MP Kevin Foster. Commerce House is a multi-million-pound project of high-spec one, and two-bed contemporary unfurnished, energy efficient apartments, now ready to let from as little as £575 pm.

Bringing sophisticated city living to Torquay, the impressive re-development, including stunning penthouse suites, showcases a makeover normally only seen in large hotels or commercial buildings; boasting luxury living at...

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First time buyers in Exeter welcome Stamp Duty scrapping

First time buyers in Exeter will likely be celebrating as the Chancellor has scrapped stamp duty taxes for first timers on properties up to the value of £300,000 in the Autumn Budget.

Those buying properties up to the value of £500,000 will also benefit from the tax break on the first £300,000 of their purchase. This will save those buying their first home thousands of pounds and means that 80 per cent of first time buyers will now not face any stamp duty charges at all.

Local housebuilder Barratt Homes welcomes the stamp duty break and is encouraging local first time...

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Tips for boosting the kerb appeal of your home

Whether you’re selling your home and want to get the best possible price or whether you simply want to make sure that visitors receive a favourable impression of your property the moment they arrive, boosting the kerb appeal of your property need not cost the earth and can enhance the pleasure you feel each and every time you return home.

Create a grand opening

Your front door will always be the focal point of the front of your home, so it's best to make the most of it. It's not always necessary to replace a door that has seen better days - a professionally applied coat of...

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Looking to sell in the New Year? Here are the steps to make it happen

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/28/2017 - 12:42pm

You know what they say, new year, new me. But what about new year, now home?

For many getting through the Christmas period signifies the time to look for a new home, which of course, in many cases, means selling too!

It’s a well known fact it’s harder to sell in the winter, there’s less on the market and in turn that means fewer people are looking. You can put yourself ahead of the competition though, by knowing what a buyer wants.

A recent study by Property Rescue has found exactly that. First impressions are essential when it comes to buying a home and the recent...

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Lounge proves most popular spot for online shopping

As the Christmas shopping season approaches it seems that we are happiest making our online purchases while sat in the comfort of our lounge.

A survey by five star housebuilder David Wilson Homes, which is currently building new homes across Exeter, reveals that almost 60 per cent of us would rather do our shopping from the comfort of our lounge than anywhere else in the house.

The study about where people prefer to make their online purchases found that the home office was also a popular option among those questioned, followed by the bedroom and kitchen.

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