Homes & Gardens

How to Prepare for a Lockout Before It Happens

A lockout can happen at the most inconvenient times, whether you're returning home after a long day or trying to open up your business. Being locked out can cause unnecessary stress, disrupt your day, and even put your security at risk. However, with a little preparation, you can minimise the...

How to render external insulation and improve your homes energy efficiency

For many households, external wall insulation is the natural choice, carrying an extensive range of benefits in thermal and energy efficiency , comfort, durability and enhancing property values. You'll find external wall insulation systems improve thermal performance and is often done during house renovations .

Preparing external wall insulation

Before you consider installing...

New build-to-rent company, Adler Estates, launches with first development in Exeter

New dedicated build-to-rent company, Adler Estates, has launched in Exeter as part of a new division of the Eagle One group of private property companies.

With established residential, commercial, industrial, retail, and leisure property divisions already under its wing, including Blue Cedar Homes – the successful, specialist developer of luxurious homes for the over 55s – Adler...

Rendering is Expensive: The Importance of Regular Render Cleaning

Render cleaning is the process of removing dirt, grime, and another buildup from the exterior walls of a building. Regular render cleaning is essential for maintaining the appearance and integrity of a building. Not only does it improve the overall look of the building, but it also protects against damage to the building's structure and increases energy efficiency. This blog post will discuss...

Choosing The Right Mortgage For You: What You Should Consider

Finding the right house is never going to be easy. You will have been going through endless listings and updates on property websites. You will have been shown around plenty of properties that were not anywhere close to what you hoped for, and you will have seen plenty that would have been great that were snapped up before you could put an offer in. By the time you have found the perfect home...

Effective Minimalist Design Strategies For Your Home

Minimalist designs are highly appealing. They’re pleasing to the eye and can make life simpler for those that enjoy them.

That said, for all their perks, minimalist designs also have their share of challenges. One must show restraint when decorating their home. If you’re working with smaller spaces, striving for minimalism can also be more difficult, as every addition can threaten to...

Getting on the property ladder as a first-time buyer

Buying your first property is an exciting milestone to reach. The freedom and relief you will experience as you get the keys to your first home will make everything feel worth it. But, how do you actually get there?

Pay off debts

First things first, it’s good to clear any outstanding debts so you can focus on putting money towards your first home. Collate together a list of...

The simplest ways to make a small space feel cosy and inviting

Devon is currently experiencing icy weather as a blanket of snow settled across the Southwest this week.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning with the cold snap expected to last for a few more days.

Near freezing temperatures means winter is well and truly here with homeowners making the most out of their indoor spaces as a cosy escape from the dark nights....

How to Build Your Own Gym at Home

Having your own gym at home would be a dream if you're a health and fitness enthusiast. You can pop in whenever you need a good workout without worrying about the commute or jostling with other people to use certain equipment. You can also cut distractions and focus on getting the work in. On top of that, you can blast your own music.

In addition, a quick search on the internet shows...

Stunning riverside development in Tiverton unveils first show homes

Two brand new show homes at a new riverside development, St.George’s Court in Tiverton, have been unveiled by local independent housebuilder, 3 Rivers Developments Ltd.

St George’s Court is a much anticipated, award-winning development of 39 two-and three-bedroom houses, and one- and two-bedroom apartments, positioned right in the very heart of the Tiverton town and community, with a...

Bellway is offering house-hunters in Willand up to £12,000 towards their mortgage payments at Fox Mill Gardens

Homebuyers in Willand can save up to £12,000 in mortgage payments with Bellway

Bellway South West is offering house-hunters in Willand up to £12,000 towards their mortgage payments to help reduce their cost of living.

The developer is offering to pay £1,000 a month towards mortgage payments for up to 12 months for buyers of designated plots at its newly-launched Fox Mill Gardens development off Meadow Park in the village.

Bellway has launched the offer,...

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