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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...

5 budget-friendly wall decor ideas

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 06/07/2021 - 3:50pm
Keeping up with the walls

We all want our homes to be picture-perfect from every corner and have every picture with Instagram-worthy backgrounds. But with so many things to spend on, getting an aesthetic wall is something we relate to as an expensive investment. Without a budget, things can pretty easily slip out of our hands. We are here to satisfy all your cravings for getting on-trend furnishings.

Listed are five ‘on trend’ affordable DIYs to get your walls en vogue:

Mirror-mirror everywhere

If you see yourself taking mirror selfies every time you see a fancy mirror...

McCarthy Stone releases name of new Topsham development

Authored by LaurenBluck
Posted: Fri, 06/04/2021 - 10:14am

McCarthy Stone, the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, has revealed its new Retirement Living Plus development, on Bewick Avenue in Topsham, has been named Pym Court.

Pym Court has been named after the recently appointed Club Board Chairman of Exeter City Football Club, Richard Pym CBE. Richard’s appointment continues a strong family footballing legacy within the area - his grandfather was legendary Exeter City goalkeeper Dick Pym, who signed to the team in 1911 and went on to play a remarkable 186 consecutive league matches. The Topsham born player later...

Files from the Farmhouse: Sofa and loveseats to plush up your space

Files from the Farmhouse: Sofa and loveseats to plush up your space

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Wed, 06/02/2021 - 3:08pm

Room feeling a bit clinical? Soften it up with some incredible accent pieces and a nod towards classic farmhouse design.

Farmhouse style is such an incredibly variable style. When pressed to its limits, the rustic interaction creates moody, pensive, and cosy scapes, perfect for feeling calm, quiet, and closely kept. Play off of the industrial themes and suddenly you're transported into a more modern and stark scape, using the clean lines to accentuate natural textures and patterns, softening the sleek look of contemporary design. More than these examples, the aesthetic lends...

Top 5 Tips for buying a property in Hyde Park London

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Tue, 06/01/2021 - 11:32am

Living in one of the highly sought-after places like Hyde Park is nothing less of an adventure. The most attractive Royal parks of London- Hyde Park, is located in the heart of the city occupying about 350 acres of central London.

Two long lakes- Long Water and Serpentine lakes run along the premises of Hyde Park, which is a great hotspot for the residents. Hyde Park lies in the boroughs of Westminster, which is a prominent region in London.

Neighbouring boroughs like Paddington, Bayswater, Mayfair etc., are easily reachable from Hyde Park. Finding a home in a popular...

How to take are of leather furniture

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Tue, 06/01/2021 - 10:33am

Leather is one of the most fashionable, durable materials in the world. Even small leather corner sofas can last for years . However, every piece of furniture that is made from leather is really expensive, so if you buy one, you have to make sure that you know how to clean it properly.

It takes some specific know-how to keep the leather look good for years, especially if you use it often. Additionally, there is more than one type of leather, so you have to know exactly what kind of leather you have. Here, you will find some useful information that will help you keep your leather...

How to find the best deals when shopping for a wireless security system

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 05/27/2021 - 5:52am

A wireless security system combines wireless sirens, motion detectors, wireless cameras, and sensors to detect security breaches at your home and sound the alarm. There are many brands in the market which makes finding the best deal challenging because all security companies showcase the best features and prices to attract more customers. But through reviews, ratings , and research on features that enhance the security system, you will find one that suits your home security needs.

Finding the best deals when shopping for a wireless security system

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Wall art ideas for sport lovers

Most sports lovers are passionate about their favorite sports, teams, and players. They always find a way to show this off in their dressing, stickers on cars, logos on doors, etc. But do you know you can rep your team or sports in your home décor and interior design?

You can add several creative and beautiful ways to integrate your love for sports into your home décor. Consider using suitable sports-themed wall art. There are several ideas and concepts you can use.

Are you unsure about the sports-themed artwork suitable for your wall space? We'll help you get some ideas...

Housebuilder builds roost for rare horseshoe bats in Exeter

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Tue, 05/25/2021 - 1:16am

Leading Devon housebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes has built a custom-designed bat roost alongside the new homes on its new development outside Exeter.

Specifically designed to encourage up to five species of bat, including the very rare greater and lesser horseshoe bats, the roosting barn at Victoria Heights , on the outskirts of Alphington is now ready for habitation. The show homes for this brand new community have also just opened for viewings and several homes have already been reserved, with the first sales expected to complete next month.

Created in...

Sharp rise in demand for family homes in Devon fuelled by pupils returning to school

Sharp rise in demand for family homes in Devon fuelled by pupils returning to school

Demand for two and three bedroom homes in Exeter rises by 24% since March

Zoopla, the UK’s most comprehensive property destination, has revealed that buyer demand for family homes in Devon has risen sharply since pupils returned to the classroom in March. The increase in demand was further amplified by the announcement of the extension of the stamp duty holiday to the end of September and the rapid progress of the vaccine roll-out.

Exeter emerging

Demand for two and three bedroom homes in Exeter, perfect for local families who have children back at school, has risen by 24% in the...

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