Homes & Gardens

A Brief Guide to Adding Value to Your Home, Art Deco Style

Art Deco is a modernist design aesthetic, popularised in the 1920s and with enduring appeal right up to the present day. The aesthetic utilises geometric shapes and man-made materials to create a sleek, rich and bespoke mood, putting it in similar visual territory to other minimalist design principles of the time. While Art Deco is a relatively minimalist aesthetic, eschewing maximalist and...

Redrow bolsters next generation through apprenticeship scheme

A young Exeter apprentice has secured a solid career foundation thanks to a Redrow scheme offering a range of key trainee roles across the business and is urging others to do the same this National Apprenticeship Week.

The scheme offers trainees paid positions across the country, in a variety of roles ranging from bricklaying and groundwork to customer service and administration....

Redrow bolsters next generation through apprenticeship scheme

A young Exeter apprentice has secured a solid career foundation thanks to a Redrow scheme offering a range of key trainee roles across the business and is urging others to do the same this National Apprenticeship Week.

The scheme offers trainees paid positions across the country, in a variety of roles ranging from bricklaying and groundwork to customer service and administration....

How to increase your house value

No matter if you plan on selling your house in the future or not, there should be no question as to whether you should increase your home value or not. This should be a no-brainer for homeowners. Unfortunately, this is an underrated property plan that is usually delayed due to costs. Because of this, by the time that you need your house sold, you have no choice but to lower your price or give...

Demand fuels appeal for land in Devon

THE developer behind new homes in Barnstaple is keen to acquire additional land across Devon to satisfy demand. Elan Homes has sold all 57 properties in the first phase of its Pickards at Larkbear scheme, part of the urban expansion of the Devon town, with plans for a further 59 homes. They are part of a wider 820-home new neighbourhood being developed across a 58 acre site, off Old...

The importance of EICRs in the UK private rental sector

Landlords in the UK Private Rental Sector often overlook the importance of electrical safety, but every year electrical faults cause 200,000 accidental household fires across the country. Electrical issues pose a threat to life, but can also lead to loss of property and income, not to mention legal complications.

If you worry over the policies regarding faulty electrics, please check...

Building the Future: What to Consider in Hiring Contractors

Looking to have your home renovated to give it a fresh, new look? If you haven’t figured it out yet, you’ll need to look into a few considerations when hiring a renovation contractor. Not all renovation companies will provide you with the same quality of work and service that you’re expecting, and it is essential that you find a reputable contractor that fits your requirements.

So...

Win £10,000 to put towards a house deposit by finding a pair of keys launched from space

Struggling to buy a home? Find a pair of keys launched from space and you can win a whopping £10,000 towards your house deposit!

In this exciting new competition, led by regulated property buyers, GoodMove a pair of keys are being launched into space! They will land anywhere in the UK, and the first person to find them and call the number on the keys will get their hands on £10,000...

Grey living room ideas

During the last few years, we have been able to watch the grey living room trend evolve right before our eyes. However, it is not only living rooms that have experienced the grey overload, homeowners have incorporated shades of grey all through their homes, including kitchens, bedrooms, office spaces, and bathrooms. We believe the colour scheme is so popular because not only does it feature...

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