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Some Tips for Your Garage Gym Conversion

Are you considering a garage gym conversion to finally make good on that New Year’s resolution ? Turning your carport into a dedicated fitness space is a great way to bypass the membership fees and queuing that come with going to the gym. Enacting this transformation is a great way to elevate the value of your home, while also using your dusty garage for something useful.

However, a garage and gym have a lot of differences before you put the work in. This blog offers some essential tips so you can convert garage to gym space, including picking the right flooring or making clever...

What spending 100 days at home has taught me about home

Having spent the last 100 days at home has given me plenty of time to consider how we view, use, and value our homes. My conclusion is that we could be at turning point in society similar in scale to the industrial revolution. This informational revolution could address housing and financial inequality and be kind to our climate. We may also start thinking more about how we value our homes than the price we pay for them, after all home is where the heart is not the wallet

Setting the scene

A day in the life before Covid-19 (Lennon & McCartney)

Woke up, fell out of bed...

Top tips when it comes to moving house

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Fri, 06/26/2020 - 10:36am

Many people view moving house as one of the most stressful events in life behind events such as the death of a loved one or divorce. It is never easy leaving a place where you may have been living for 20, 30 or even 40 years, and the removal process can be a very difficult one for some people.

Moving home though does not need to be a stressful and difficult event. There are lots of things that you can do beforehand to prepare for the big day, and preparation goes a long way in making this life changing event a much easier one.

The key to a stress free, or as stress free...

Is time time time the new location location location for the Exeter housing market?

Yesterday provided some very interesting housing market intelligence. Hard data from HMRC and market commentary from Rightmove showed that the only certainty is uncertainty and there is no need to rush into buying a home today if you don’t actually need to move home tomorrow. Perhaps Time, Time, Time is the new Location, Location, Location

For me, the most telling commentary was from Rightmove for whom the current level of housing market uncertainty rendered them unable to provide guidance on their future profitability. Rightmove’s revenues are generated from estate agents and...

Household vans able to use recycling centres this week

Restrictions at Devon’s Recycling Centres are to be eased further this week, with personal vans allowed to bring household waste from Wednesday 24 June. Vans will need to pre-book their visit at three of the county's busiest sites.

To ensure the recycling centres have enough capacity to serve as many people as possible, and to keep unloading times to a minimum, vans will only be able to bring the same amount of waste that would fit in a normal sized family car or trailer.

For example, standard vans such as a Ford Transits, VW Transporters or Vauxhall Vivaros should be no...

The secrets to creating a stylish home

Your home will serve many purposes. While it will provide a space to unwind after a hard day at work, and can support everyday activities, it can also be a fun place to entertain your friends or family. For this reason, you will want to ensure your property is comfortable, functional, and stylish.

To feel happy in your home, impress many guests, and enjoy a practical living space, you must tweak your interior to complement your needs and taste. Read the below secrets to creating a stylish home.

Less is Always More

Many homeowners believe they must incorporate...

A false dawn for the Exeter housing market?

Estate agents will be telling all with ears to hear that the Exeter housing market is open for business, but their words may well turn out to be a false dawn

House prices are meaningless without meaningful levels of housing transactions

We believe that now is a dangerous time to either be buying or selling a home, because there is currently no reliable indicator of house prices. The proof point for house prices is the level of housing transactions, without a firm foundation of housing transactions house prices are as secure as houses built on sand.

The Land...

Types of heating system

Homeowners know well when and where they need a heating system. Among all the rooms, the bedroom is the coldest room. Right from kids to adults, spend most of the time in the bedroom. In the winter, it is a tedious task to deal with a cold bedroom. Heavy blankets are not enough for kids. When a blanket does not work, then the heating system is like a boon. In addition, there is a wide variety available in the market. Each and every model of heating system has numerous shapes, sizes as well as technology. You can also take professional advice about the heating system which is useful to...

What is a Solar Loan? A guide on the key things to know

As the cost of living rises, solar energy is rising in popularity. Most energy-conscious homeowners consider solar panels at some point, but many stop short when they realize how much the panels cost.

Just like you can finance cars with an auto loan or a house with a home loan, a solar loan is the tailor-made solar panel finance option. If you were planning to fund your next solar panel purchase with a personal loan, think again. Solar loans offer lenders benefits they can't get from a more general loan.

Take a look at these key things to know about getting a loan for...

6 Reasons To Invest In A Ceiling Fan

The increasing heat has already signaled that summer is here to stay for the next three months. With the rising temperatures comes excessive sweating, flushed cheeks, and fewer hours of sleep. Even summer lovers cannot say that heatwaves are fun to deal with! However, before you crack down your thermostat and turn to your trusty HVAC unit, take a moment to consider your other options. No, we don’t mean taking a swim to cool down; we are referring to ceiling fans. Ceiling fans were once a staple in every household, but with the prevalence of HVAC units, they have become largely ignored. If...

Stamp Duty Land Tax – 10 things you didn't know

Authored by ChadHJ
Posted: Thu, 06/18/2020 - 10:54am

It is estimated that £2bn a year is overpaid to HMRC due to mistakes and missed reliefs.

Buying a property can be an expensive business. There are many costs to pay, such as legal fees, estate-agent fees, mortgage set-up fees, valuations and surveys. One of the largest costs is likely to be Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), a tax you pay when you buy a property or a piece of land in the UK. It’s always advisable to get some professional advice on what stamp duty relief maybe available. Below are 10 things you may not already know about SDLT:

1. The amount you pay depends on...

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