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New Exeter Community Orchid Place Celebrates Grand Opening with Mayor

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...

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Exeter eco development set to complete in the summer

A new sustainable housing development in Exeter is on course for completion in the summer.

Housing association LiveWest has joined forces with partnership house building specialist, Lovell, to build 60 affordable homes at Ringswell Avenue.

There will be 35 homes for social rent and 25 for shared ownership, including a mix of two, three and four-bedroom properties.

The first residents are set to move in early summer and the whole development will be completed before the end of August.

It is the first development to meet LiveWest’s new sustainable homes...

4 Benefits of an oil-filled radiator

Have you been considering getting an oil-filled radiator for a while now but need some more information on them? Do you want to know why you should be getting an oil-filled radiator?

If you are searching for an effective and affordable way to heat your home this winter, consider investing in one of the best oil-filled radiators you can currently buy reviewed on Heating Wise . Oil-filled radiators are a type of space heater that uses oil as a heat transfer fluid.

Despite their name, oil-filled radiators do not emit any fumes or require refueling, making them a safe and...

Hiring a chimney sweep

It seems that with every passing day more and more people are talking about abandoning their gas or electric heating and moving on to traditional wood stoves.

If you buy your wood fuel in bulk, wood heat can cost you as little as 10 pence per kilowatt-hour of heat. Ecodesign-compliant wood burners can now be had for as little as £500. And if that wasn’t enough, unlike gas and (in most parts of the country) electric heat, wood fuel heat is considered to be 100% carbon neutral.

But if you want your wood burner to serve you well, you need to have it swept regularly. In this...

Only 40% of homes in England meet recommend energy rating

New Open Property Group research found that just 40% of homes in England meet the recommended Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of ‘C’ or above.

The EPC scale is ranked from A-G and is used to measure the efficiency of a property based on the level of its emissions, its potential heat or energy loss and its likely fuel costs.

Currently, 63% of properties in the City of London meet the EPC rating of ‘C’ or above. This is closely following by Salford, which has 58% of properties meeting the recommended energy rating and Peterborough, where 53% of its properties...

Get an Old Home Back into Prime Condition with Smart Improvements

Homeowners might love their houses, but they also know they are not perfect. It is especially so with homes that are getting older. Faded paint and old fixtures only add to the sense that time has left the place behind. Getting all of it back in prime condition will take some effort. Fortunately, there are some things you can do, like renovating oak beams to look modern or installing some modern fixtures. These upgrades can completely change the look of your home and make it look brand new. Here are some suggestions.

Renew the old beams and wood

While wood does not have...

Energy saving tips in the home

Saving money in the home is essential. As costs seem to rise as the years go on, we are all trying to find ways to keep money in our pockets. The best way to save money in the home is through energy efficiency. Here are a few energy saving tips in the home.

Solar Panels

By installing solar panels on your home, you will be using less energy for heat, and that will have a positive effect on your bank account. Harnessing the power of solar energy will not only make your home more energy efficient, but home heating and cooling costs will drop. That’s a win/win.

Solar panels...

How to plan a loft conversion

The Three Types Of Loft Conversion

The Internal Loft Conversion

The first type of loft conversion is the internal loft conversion. This type of loft conversion requires very little alteration to the current exterior of the home. Some additions you may need are skylights, stud walls, insulation, and plumbing alterations.

Skylights are windows placed in the roof and stud walls are plasterboard walls found in all new build properties.

Typically, insulation and strengthening the floor are issues you come across. These are often the most cost-effective types of loft...

If your home has been damaged by the storms 'beware of cold callers'

Trading Standards is urging householders, particularly the elderly and vulnerable, to be on their guard for rogue traders who might try to cash in on the damage caused by recent storms.

At the end of last week and over the weekend Devon, Plymouth, Torbay and Somerset was hit by a series of storms which damaged homes and property.

Now the Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service is urging householders to always reject offers of goods and services from cold callers, which could include people claiming to be tree surgeons or roofers, and other tradespeople who call...

Health benefits from a memory foam mattress from the head to the toe

Poor sleep is bad news for your health. However, few people realise the power of a memory foam mattress when it comes to alleviating common conditions and improving health.

For those who suffer from insomnia, back pain, and other issues that could affect their night-time health, a memory foam mattress is the best choice.

Let's now take a look at the health benefits - from head and toe.

Memory foam mattress for mental health

Good sleep is good for your mental and physical health.

Sleep disorders and mental wellbeing

Both quality of...

When you should consider selling your property

There is a right time to sell your property. The question is when. The timing of your move will be determined by how quickly you can sell your home. The process of selling your home should be painless. However, there are some important considerations you should keep in mind before you sell your property. For example, you need to carefully evaluate your equity, as it is crucial to get the best price possible. If you are upside down on your mortgage, you should consider selling your house before the equity is wiped out.

One of the most important decisions you'll have to make is...

Homes & Gardens

New Exeter Community Orchid Place Celebrates Grand Opening with Mayor

Exeter eco development set to complete in the summer

4 Benefits of an oil-filled radiator

Hiring a chimney sweep

Only 40% of homes in England meet recommend energy rating

Get an Old Home Back into Prime Condition with Smart Improvements

Energy saving tips in the home

How to plan a loft conversion

If your home has been damaged by the storms 'beware of cold callers'

Health benefits from a memory foam mattress from the head to the toe

When you should consider selling your property

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