Homes & Gardens

The COVID pandemic has made the house buying a lot more difficult and with the Stamp Duty holiday ending on 31st March, pressure is building. Long property chains have always added strain to the process and are doing so now more than ever. In this guide, we’ve worked with property expert, Gary Hemming, Commercial Lending Director at ABC Finance Ltd. to break down what you should do if your property chain is collapsing.

Why do property chains break?

When you’re buying a property, it’s highly likely that the seller is also buying a new home, as is their seller. This can go...

Window cleaning is one of the most monotonous household chores you can ever come across. But every tedious job can be fun, especially if you do it the right way! The primary concern while cleaning windows is the time and effort that goes into the task. If you’re wasting a lot of your time getting those windows sparkly clean, you’re probably doing it wrong. So here’s a couple of things you need to keep in mind during window cleaning. Read and make your job a lot easier! Many people would prefer not to have clean their own windows, and if you would prefer a professional window cleaner to...

Construction work has now started on a brand new community on the outskirts of Exeter. Barratt Homes' Victoria Heights in Alphington, South of Exeter will be made up of 160 two, three and four-bedroom homes, suitable for first time buyers, families and people looking to downsize or retire.

Foundations for the new homes are now being laid and work to convert an existing barn and refurbish a row of traditional cottages is also underway. The development will include public open space and landscaped planting along with wildlife habitat protection and enhancement and new road,...

An ever-increasing number of people are investing in home remodelling projects, largely funded with the money saved from telecommuting or redirected from cancelled holidays. There’s a lot of activity in people’s properties, ranging from repurposing walk-in closets to hammering out new decks. The coronavirus outbreak, which brought normal life to a complete standstill, is urging people to grow their home equity lines. Many are willing to dig deep into their pockets to make their workplaces as comfortable as possible. Even those who aren’t confined to working at home are manifesting...