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Finding the Perfect Doors for Your Home

We obsess over wall colors, floor finishes, and light fixtures, yet frequently ignore a dominant architectural feature present in every single room. This element dictates flow, influences acoustics, and contributes massively to your home's character. It’s the humble, often overlooked door....

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Stamp duty cut opens the door for last chance savings in Plymstock

Savvy buyers in Plymouth hoping to make big savings on stamp duty need look no further than the final release of homes from Annington on Holmwood Avenue in Plymstock. Prices for the final three-bedroom homes in this release start from £215,000 for a mid-terrace home, and will see buyers pay no stamp duty (on properties valued up to £250,000) thanks to a recent announcement by chancellor Kwasi...

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Bringing charm to your home with vintage decor

Several decorative designs can be used to implement your own style to your home. One of these styles is the vintage, characterised by the rescue of original pieces of furniture that have not undergone modifications and modernisation.

There is no specific date that delimits the beginning of this style, but the use of what seems to be from other times. Normally, when reference is made...

5 Benefits of Living by the Sea

Living on the coast has many benefits, including a booming tourism industry and many activities for families and children. However, taking the ocean and beaches for granted is easy if you live so close. People can see it daily and not realise what they have on their doorstep. Here are 5 benefits of living by the sea.

An active lifestyle

An active lifestyle is promoted by...

Devon sees increase in affordable housing provision thanks to Aster Group

With 201 new homes successfully delivered in Devon during 21/22, local housing association Aster Group is set to build more homes in a single year than it ever has before. Its ambitious target of delivering more than 1,300 homes over the next 12 months sees the Group predicted to be one of the biggest housing association builders of affordable homes in 2022-23. Aster’s development pipeline...

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How to Prepare for Your Moving Day

Moving house can be an intensely stressful process, especially if you haven’t put in the right preperation. Let’s think about what you might do in the build-up to the big move, in order to ease the strain and ensure that there aren’t any problems.

Figure out the logistics

You’ll want an idea of exactly how you’re going to transport everything. You’ll have a few options here. You can...

Smart home safety: How to protect your home devices from hackers

Without a doubt, the Internet of Things (IoT) has opened up many new possibilities in our homes. We now have access to better levels of connectivity and convenience than ever before.

Yet, it isn’t all good news. This revolutionary technology might also expose your home to security breaches. A 2021 study by watchdog Euroconsumers illustrates this point. They found that 10 out of 16...

Introducing Shared Ownership Mortgages: The Future of Home Ownership

Are Shared Ownership Mortgages right for you? Shared Ownership Mortgages are a great option for people who want to own their home but don't want to deal with the hassle and expense of a traditional mortgage.

Explaining the Shared Ownership Mortgage

The shared ownership mortgage is a type of mortgage that allows a homeowner to own a portion of a property together with other...

How to Hire a Handyman

Getting work done in your home or office can be time-consuming. If you do it yourself things can spiral out of control easily, causing stress and delays. Hiring a handyman is not only time saving, but it is often money saving too. It also reduces stress.

How do you hire a handyman though? Here are some basic tips that should help you find the right man or woman for the job at the...

3 Reasons Why Buying a New Build Isn’t a Bad Idea

Purchasing a new build property can understandably make one nervous. Homes are being snatched up quickly, and it’s often the case that new builds are the last and slowest to go.

Some buyers have faced problems with their freshly constructed homes , footing enormous bills to cover the costs of repairs. Still, problems can surface in all walks of life if one isn’t careful enough, so it...

How To Plan The Layout Of Your Loft Conversion

Is there a loft area present in your home? If yes, then it is then you are in the right place. Many people think loft is a basic area, but there are many things you can do to convert it.

You may already have some great loft conversion ideas, but there are many things you have to keep in mind when doing it. Here is all you need to know about a loft conversion .

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