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...

Five Benefits of Wooden Summer Houses

Are you planning to spruce up your garden in preparation for the warmer summer months? Wooden summer houses are fashionable and make an excellent addition to any backyard. Summer homes are mainly wooden structures with various fascinating features and designs. They have also grown so durable and dependable that they may be used all year!

Suppose you need professional assistance in...

Devon housebuilder shares top five benefits of buying a new build home

Leading housebuilder Allison Homes is sharing the top five reasons why homebuyers should consider new builds in the search for their perfect home.

Samantha Hart, Sales and Marketing Director at Allison Homes Central Region, said: “At Allison Homes we’re all about helping people find the home that is just right for them, and new builds are a fantastic option for a wide range of needs...

How to add value to a property

When looking to sell a property, it is imperative that you make sure your property is going to sell for the best possible price. This means trying to maximise your profit by making some home improvements that will get potential buyers excited and desperate for your property.

But what can you actually do to add value to your home? Well, there are a few ways to do it without having to...

Interior designer - Julia Kendell

Well-known interior designer teams up with Devon-based specialist joinery and carpentry company

Expanding Wistman’s Ltd announces Julia Kendell, best known for her TV appearances on BBC’s DIY SOS since 2008, has teamed up with the independent company as their specialist design consultant.

Well-known for her Grand Designs award-winning property design and working alongside DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles, and endearing Devon boys, Chris Frediani, and Julian Perryman, Julia created...

How to Make Better Use of Your Garden for Entertaining

Isn’t it wonderful to be able to entertain guests in the garden on a long summer’s evening? It must surely be one of the biggest delights of summer. You can contain the mess in the garden, ensure that the kids aren’t disturbed, and have an enjoyable relaxing evening with your nearest and dearest. If you want to make the experience even better, read this guide on how to make use of your garden...

Most googled questions about buying a house

New research has revealed that thousands of British people are confused about the house-buying process.

The study, which was conducted by property experts Global House Prices , was conducted by analysing google data to discover the most-asked questions about buying a house.

It found that the phrase “How to buy a house” is the most searched-for keyword phrase, with nearly 3,...

Key worker deposit scheme launched in South West

Key workers in the South West can now receive a deposit contribution of up to £15,000 towards a new home with the launch of David Wilson Homes’ new Key Worker Deposit Contribution scheme.

Key workers will be entitled to a deposit contribution of £750 for every £25,000 spent and can receive up to the value of £15,000. So, for example, when purchasing a £300,000 home, Barratt Homes...

Redrow to host Christmas event in collaboration with John Lewis

This year’s Christmas celebrations are starting early here in Okehampton with house builder Redrow hosting a festive event at their local development, Romansfield, in collaboration with the John Lewis design team.

The event will take place on the 27th of November from 11-4pm and is guaranteed to bring a smile to all those that attend.

The community event promises to deliver...

Do I Need A Lawyer To Buy Property?

‘Do I need a lawyer to buy a property?’ Is a common query from first-time property buyers. Finding your perfect property is a big task; you can spend months scanning every website, newspaper and estate agent listing before you find the one that clicks. The hardest part, however, comes with securing the property, and in an increasingly competitive market, you may be wondering how you can speed...

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