Homes & Gardens

Home ownership is one of the greatest purchases most will make in their lifetime. It may be a great move but also a lot of questions. How much budget do you have for it? Are you prepared for the future? Will you have the earnings that a lender will look for? These are common concerns but with good financial planning, the entire process will be much easier to understand.

Planning in advance allows time to arrange the finances, to improve the borrowing position, and to make informed decisions. You don't need to rush through things, but you can do things well and without surprises...

A brand-new later living community Orchid Place has opened in Exeter, welcoming its first homeowners with a visit from the city’s Lord Mayor.

Lord Mayor Gemma Rolstone , guests and members of the development team came together to celebrate the opening of Orchid Place and explore its apartments and shared spaces. The Mayor toured the show suites, enjoyed refreshments and had the opportunity to meet homeowners and neighbours while learning more about life at the new community.

During the visit, the Lord Mayor was given a tour of the development, exploring the apartments...

We all value our outdoor space - especially in the recent hot weather! However, a lot of Exeter homes have small gardens that may seem impossible to transform into the kind of shady, flowery oasis we’d all love this summer. However, with a bit of ingenuity and some heavy lifting, there’s actually a lot you can do with even the tiniest of gardens. If you’re stuck for inspiration, here are some ideas for transforming a small Exeter garden into the outdoor space of your dreams:

Plan the heavy work before you begin

Write a list of everything you need before buying your first...

After several years dominated by minimalist interiors, muted palettes and perfectly curated spaces, homeowners are beginning to crave something different. Instead of asking whether a room looks stylish enough for social media, many are asking a much simpler question: Does it make them happy?

Enter Joycore.

This uplifting interior trend is all about surrounding yourself with colours, objects and design choices that spark positive emotions. It's playful, personal and refreshingly unconcerned with strict design rules. Rather than chasing perfection, Joycore encourages...