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What to Consider Before Adding Colour to Your Home

Choosing a new colour for your home is much more than just picking something that looks good in isolation. You need a tone that reflects your style and complements the architecture. Before you start splashing paint on the walls, there are a few factors to think about that can help you make an...

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How on earth is the property market still busy?

There must be something very deep rooted in the British psyche that feels the need to own their own little piece of this fine country of ours.

Because on paper, the UK property market should be on its knees, wiped out, deceased, no more. Why?

Take your pick of reasons that almost anywhere else, would lead to massive price collapse and loss of confidence that would take years...

New electrical safety regulations come Into force for English landlords

New electrical safety regulations have just come into force across England. As always, landlords must familiarise themselves with the new rules and ensure that they are compliant going forward.

What Do Landlords Need to Know?

The industry has been lobbying hard to secure more time for landlords to ensure compliance. However, these protestations seem to have fallen on deaf ears. The...

Solar Panel group-buying scheme will save you money and help save the planet

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...

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The biggest moving home fails revealed

Moving home is stressful at the best of times; you’re constantly trying to ensure that you’ve remembered to box everything, packed everything correctly and ensure that you don’t damage any of the new furniture.

If you think you’re the only one that’s suffered a big mishap on moving in day, arguable one of your biggest life events, then you’re wrong. A survey of 2,000 movers has shown...

Over a third of Plymouth homeowners have invested in renovations to increase its value during lockdown

With most of the nation stuck indoors due to lockdown restrictions, homeowners across the UK are investing in lockdown makeovers, new research reveals.

The 2020 Renovation Nation Report , by mortgage comparison site money.co.uk , has found that UK’s homeowners have invested an average of £4,035.70 each on home renovations, since the lockdown began in March. And it seems that Brits...

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East Devon home repairs service for 4,200 council properties gradually returning to normal

The repairs service for tenants living in East Devon’s 4,200 council properties is gradually returning to normal following the challenges of ensuring the safety of residents and staff during the Covid-19 lockdown while operating an emergency repairs programme.

As we ease out of the restrictions, the council’s repairs team, working with its partners Ian Williams Ltd who maintain the...

39,000 households in Plymouth have invested in their property during lockdown with a view to selling

With the recent announcement that stamp duty is being paused on properties up to £500,000, many people in the UK may be looking to put in an offer on their dream property. If you’ve been making improvements to your home to increase its sale value, you’re not alone.

According to recent research of over 1,000 UK homeowners from MyGlazing.com , the Glass & Glazing Federation (GGF)...

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5 Alternative Uses for Your Garage

If your garage is gathering dust or is cluttered with items you no longer want or need, it might be time to put the space to better use.

There are many options that could improve your quality of life and make you fall a little more in love with your home. For inspiration on how to maximize the square footage, here are five alternative uses for your garage.

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Redrow launches new nature-friendly biodiversity strategy in partnership with The Wildlife Trusts

Leading housebuilder Redrow has launched its ‘Nature for People’ biodiversity strategy, established as part of a long-standing partnership with charity The Wildlife Trusts .

The strategy sees the housebuilder commit to objectives under three key themes - Nature Gains, Rewilding Lives and Flourishing Legacy - including:

Contributing to existing or potential nature

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How to Get Realistic Quotes from Builders - National Association of Building Contractors

Simon Mason explains why the prices you call in from contractors can differ – and what you need to know to get an accurate figure for all the works involved in your project

Whether it’s for a complete house build or a job undertaken by an individual trade, gathering quotes is a time-...

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Homes & Gardens

What to Consider Before Adding Colour to Your Home

How on earth is the property market still busy?

New electrical safety regulations come Into force for English landlords

Solar Panel group-buying scheme will save you money and help save the planet

The biggest moving home fails revealed

Over a third of Plymouth homeowners have invested in renovations to increase its value during lockdown

East Devon home repairs service for 4,200 council properties gradually returning to normal

39,000 households in Plymouth have invested in their property during lockdown with a view to selling

5 Alternative Uses for Your Garage

Redrow launches new nature-friendly biodiversity strategy in partnership with The Wildlife Trusts

Find Accredited Builders Near You

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