Homes & Gardens

UK renters are missing out on savings worth over £1 billion collectively on their energy bills, because they didn’t know they could switch suppliers , had bills included in their rent, failed to discuss the matter with their landlord, or simply weren’t allowed to, according to new analysis from MoneySuperMarket.

The analysis looked at energy switching habits among renters , and shows almost half (49 per cent) of the nation’s renters were not given any information about their energy provider at the start of their tenancy. 12 per cent think their landlord is solely responsible for...

Home isn’t just where the heart is according to a new survey – home entertaining is on the increase and it’s where people are now more likely to entertain family and friends.

Households throughout the South West area are gearing up for everything from family gatherings through to kids’ parties, formal cocktail evenings and of course Christmas dinner, and a new survey has highlighted the importance of home as the perfect venue. As Christmas entertaining gets into full swing the survey from local housebuilder David Wilson Homes reveals that almost 50 per cent of people are more...

The housebuilder behind a brand new community in Exeter is taking action to ensure its homes are on Santa’s radar this Christmas.

Barratt Homes, which is bringing new homes to Exeter at its Hillside Gardens development, has written to Mr Claus to make sure he stops by this festive season. The five-star housebuilder is keen to make sure that Santa is fully aware of the development and that the new community gets a visit.

Sales director Sara Parker said: “Having met many of the children who have moved to Hillside Gardens we know for a fact they will be on Santa’s ‘nice’ list...

Redrow is inviting Exeter house hunters to join its team of friendly and knowledgeable sales executives for a special Wellies On Event at its new Pinhoe development, Saxon Brook, on Saturday 10th December from 11am – 4pm.

Visitors are invited to slip on some wellies and a hard hat for a sneak preview of the impressive new homes being built at Saxon Brook on Pinn Hill, located just 4 miles from Exeter city centre. Visitors will be taken on an exclusive guided tour of the development by Redrow staff and view build progress of the mix of 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes currently available to...