Whether the reasons are fiscal or personal, millions and millions of people are choosing rentals over buying property these days. While homeownership is generally straightforward about what your responsibilities and expenses are, renting can have more hidden costs associated that you might not think of on your own when you're looking for your new place. Before you sign a lease, it's important to budget for all the expenses you'll encounter as a renter and make sure that you can afford your house or apartment, including all of the additional costs beyond the monthly rent. In case you need...
Individuals that are knee-deep in debts often think about filing for bankruptcy , but what stops them from doing so is the anxiety associated with making such a decision. In simple terms, bankruptcy is a legal move that defines a person who is unable to pay back what they owe to their lenders. The bankruptcy status has to be filed by the individuals themselves, which is the case most of the time, or on behalf of lenders/creditors.
The process involves the measurement and gauging of all the assets of the indebted individual, giving it an evaluated price which can then be used to...
Work has started to build 380 new homes at Pinhoe Quarry, Exeter.
The South West’s largest housing provider, LiveWest and leading regeneration specialist, Vistry Partnerships, have joined forces once again to develop a scheme for the 32-acre site, building on their collaborative portfolio of new homes across the South West.
It is hoped the first homes will be ready to move into at the start of next year.
The development has been named Harrington Park, nodding to the well-known area of the suburb and the design, which incorporates open green space and a pond for...
EyeControl, an Israeli medical technology startup, was founded in 2016, by three entrepreneurs, each with a personal connection to Locked-in individuals. After opening a UK subsidiary in 2019, the team behind this ground-breaking communication solution is setting up their first UK office at Plymouth Science Park.
The EyeControl is the first wearable, screenless, assistive communication device. AI-powered eye-tracking technology enables Locked-in individuals and ventilated patients, who can't speak, to communicate using only intuitive eye movements.
Devon's householders have the chance to help the county become net-zero by joining Devon Climate Emergency's (DCE) solar panel group-buying scheme.
DCE is made up of Devon's principle public and private sector organisations, and they have joined forces to draw up a Carbon Plan, the county's roadmap to carbon neutrality.
The DCE's latest project is Solar Together and, with group buying experts iChoosr Ltd, they are offering homeowners the chance to buy high quality solar PV more cheaply than if they were buying alone.
As the Eat Out to Help Out scheme approaches an end, we are delighted to announce that Bill's Exeter is still joining in with a bespoke menu; offering up to 50% off from Monday – Wednesday throughout September.
Celebrating up to 50% off, the set menu means guests can now indulge in one course for £10 and two courses for £14.50. Always looking for ways to treat customers and enhance their experience, Bill's has created a special menu for diners to choose from including:
Starters
Truffalos - Vegan truffled buffalo "wings" with a vegan cheese dip & celery
Bella Italia is reopening its doors in Exeter, inviting guests to dine and experience the joy of the Italian table once again.
The restaurant, opening on 30th August, will be welcoming guests back with a range of summer dishes inspired by classic Italian favourites, alongside some new dishes and flavours, including a daily set menu, bottomless pizza (£10pp), a bottomless Prosecco Pizza Brunch (£25pp) and Signorina's Night Out – 2 starters and 4 cocktails (£25pp).
The Bella Italia Set Menu, priced £12.99 for two courses, includes starters such as Gamberi – king prawns...
Wildlife charity People's Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is, for the first time, running its Living with Mammals survey during autumn, from Monday 31st August until Sunday 29th November. This is the second time the survey has taken place this year, following a successful spring survey which proved popular during lockdown.
The survey, which usually only takes place once a year, asks people to record the presence of mammals in their gardens or local green spaces online. PTES saw record breaking numbers of volunteers taking part earlier this year. The charity wants to encourage...
Even before the pandemic, the idea of working at home or remotely was something many businesses were warming up to. But right now it's become the norm for many people! If you're lucky enough to have a job that allows you the opportunity to work remotely , then you may well have found that there's perhaps one major thing you miss about being in the office: a decent printer.
While not as necessary these days as they used to be because of emailing and cloud sharing platforms, printing out something on paper still comes in handy. From printing out reports to invoices to images, there...
Drivers taking time out to make the most of the last great summer getaway this August Bank holiday, can look forward to a safer refuelling experience at motorway service stations across the UK, all thanks to the installation of GripHero, a British invention which protects drivers from contamination,Covid-19 and other dangerous contaminants at the fuel pump. Following a Titanic effort, the hand-protection dispensers have been installed at motorway service stations on all mainland motorways. In total 70% of motorway service stations, including Moto’s network of Motorway Service Areas, now...
