Homes & Gardens

Exeter based Burrington Estates has secured planning permission for a collection of 34 sustainable three-, four- and five-bedroom homes, and four affordable two- and three-bedroom homes at their flagship development at Winslade Park in Exeter, Devon. This vibrant multi-use site currently hosts both commercial office space as well as state of the art leisure facilities.

The 86-acre site has received £28 million of funding from Paragon Development Finance and is already a buzzing hub of activity with premium sports and leisure facilities such as a gym, swimming pool, spa, creche...

With the head of Ofgem, the UK’s energy regulator, warning that the annual household energy bills are likely to rise by a further £800 when the price cap is adjusted in October, RGB Building Supplies is giving advice to local households about cost-effective changes they could make to receive a potential saving of up to £700 on the average yearly energy bill*.

Paul West, Branch Manager at RGB Exeter, commented: “We are all hearing daily about the cost-of-living increases, and as purses are definitely feeling the pinch for many families, we have put together some tips about small...

I’m sure it is a dream for a lot of people to have their own summer house, where they can have a comfortable time along with their family or partner. You can even use it as a place for gym, work, or even a bedroom for guests. A summer house can fit easily into any style and size of garden you have.

No matter what kind of house you want, if it is a traditional timber clad, country garden, whitewash, or something different and more extensive that will get an extra living space you would want to have. Here are a few ideas you can use to make your summer house a dream come true and...

Data predicting energy prices for Exeter homeowners over the average mortgage length per region

New research reveals that due to rising energy costs the average homeowner in Exeter could be expected to spend over £50,000 on gas and electricity over 25 years (the average course of a mortgage).

In April 2022 Ofgem announced that the price of energy would be capped at 54% . This means that the average household bills for gas and electricity could cost £806.20 more per year in Exeter, a total of £2,196.20 per year and £54,905 after 25 years.

According to Land Registry, in...