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Energy Efficiency vs. Renewable Energy: Which One Should You Priorities in Real Estate?

As real estate owners and managers, the goal is clear: decarbonize your portfolio while reducing costs and enhancing tenant comfort. But with the wealth of information available today, it can be challenging to know where to focus your efforts—on energy efficiency or renewable energy. Let’s break down the benefits of both and how they can complement each other to create a sustainable future for your buildings. Energy Efficiency: The First Step in Decarbonization Energy efficiency should always be the first priority when embarking on a sustainability journey. The reason is simple: it's the...

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How to move to a new home easily

Whether you are moving to sunny Orlando or rainy London, the relocation process can be extremely overwhelming. Packing your possessions and moving them to a new place may take its toll on even the best of planners. Fortunately, there are some proven ways to reduce the amount of work, pack and unpack faster and help make a moving day a bit easier than it might be otherwise. Here are top packing and relocation tips to avoid moving day chaos and improve the overall experience.

How to move to a new home easily

1. Start in advance

Never put off until tomorrow what...

7 Decorating tips, or how to make a large room feel cosy

If you dream of living in a big house with spacious rooms, keep in mind that a large living place often feels quite cold, uncomfortable and empty. However, even a large room can still feel cosy if you decorate it properly. Here you have some tips that may well come in handy or, at least, inspire you to create your own perfect project for your new home.

7 decorating tips, or how to make a large room feel cosy

1. Designate zones

In a small flat, you can have only one conversation area, as there is no place for furniture groupings, whereas spacious rooms can...

London homeowners, let your location inspire your interior decor

Home to an estimated 8-10 million residents, living in London you will understand the uniqueness that each borough holds. So what attracted you to the location that you live? Find out how the aesthetic of London locations can be captured in your home interior styling.

Camden

Did you choose to live in Camden for its exciting and unique nature? Boho chic embodies the alternatively aesthetic buzzing with wild markets and events. A laidback and edgy style with the freedom of personal expression. Boho chic contains lots of visual interest, with emphasis on art, layering and...

Great DIY methods: How to get rid of mold

Finding mold in your home is always bad news. It is undesirable, unsightly, can potentially ruin your home, and affect your health. It can be a major contributor to disrepair in your home . Black spots on walls, grout lines where your shower is and damp wood all over your property are signs of mold infestation. This problem has to be addressed immediately if you want to keep your home and health in good condition.

DIY tips to get rid of mold

Regularly cleaning your home is one of the best ways to prevent mold. Eliminating or reducing moisture also helps. However, rented...

Lord Mayor and Council leader visit new homes aimed at tackling Devon's housing crisis

The CEO of the UK's largest housebuilder today welcomed Exeter leaders to one of its newest developments to demonstrate how they are helping to reduce the acute shortage of homes across Devon.

The Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Trish Oliver, and Exeter City Council leader Philip Bialyk were given a tour of Victoria Heights , Alphington, by Barratt Developments chief executive David Thomas, who is visiting the region this week.

The first residents have now moved into the new community on the outskirts of the city, part of the wider South West Exeter development. This...

Burnley – an upcoming buy-to-let gem in the north?

When you purchase a buy-to-let property, there is no need to worry about the financial costs. The UK Government has reduced stamp duty rates and created incentives for those looking to invest in this market until 2021; they have even guaranteed mortgages with up to 95% LTVs! There truly has never been a better time than now. There is a new wave of optimism in the property market. After being battered by the 2008 financial crash , it looks like this time buyers are taking advantage of low house prices to get onto the property ladder earlier than ever before for fear that they will miss out...

Coventry – a buy-to-let opportunity?

Since a temporary reduction to stamp duty rates was introduced by the Government in July 2020, house sales (and prices) have been on the rise to a significant extent.

However, with the nil rate for stamp duty remaining at £250,000 until 30 September 2021 and the introduction of the Government’s mortgage guarantee scheme in March 2021 backing high loan to value (LTV) mortgages (of over 90%), it is still a great time to consider buy-to-let investments.

So where is a good place to purchase a buy-to-let property to get a healthy return on your investment, a good pool of...

Striking show homes just launched at Pinhoe development

Linden Homes launches two brand new show homes offering house-hunters a first look at their latest development Harrington Park.

Harrington Park offers a brand-new collection of energy-efficient and stylish 2, 3 and 4 bedroom houses for sale in Pinhoe. Built with modern life in mind these stunning new homes benefit from open plan living spaces, spacious bedrooms and room for a home office.

Prospective customers can visit the three-bedroom Elmslie and four-bedroom Mylne homes with Covid-safe viewings available on an appointment-only basis. Due to high demand, home buyers...

A guide to keeping your kid’s home healthy

Although keeping your home healthy has always been important, this becomes even more important when you have kids, especially since children always seem to be coming down with common illnesses, such as colds or flu. Therefore, to ensure that your home can be a safe and healthy environment for your kids to play and relax in, here are some top tips for keeping your home as fresh as possible.

Eradicate Pests

Pests can be a nightmare in many homes. Not only can they make you feel uncomfortable in your own home, but they can also cause your family to experience...

Front of house glow ups: 4 ways to make your house stand out from the outside

The front of your house is the first thing people see but it’s often overlooked. We focus so much on the interiors of our homes that the exterior can be forgotten about or moves down the list of priorities when it comes to aesthetics. If you want to take the outside of your home from blah to beautiful, check out these tips and your house will transform into the best on the street!

Fix up the front door

Front doors come in many shapes and sizes. From old wooden doors, to big porches, to brightly painted pieces, doors are the entrance to your home so make sure...

Homes & Gardens

Energy Efficiency vs. Renewable Energy: Which One Should You Priorities in Real Estate?

How to move to a new home easily

7 Decorating tips, or how to make a large room feel cosy

London homeowners, let your location inspire your interior decor

Great DIY methods: How to get rid of mold

Lord Mayor and Council leader visit new homes aimed at tackling Devon's housing crisis

Burnley – an upcoming buy-to-let gem in the north?

Coventry – a buy-to-let opportunity?

Striking show homes just launched at Pinhoe development

A guide to keeping your kid’s home healthy

Front of house glow ups: 4 ways to make your house stand out from the outside

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