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North Tawton development is near completion with the final homes remaining

The Allison Homes South West Weavers Place development, is now over 80% sold. There are only a handful of three- and four-bedroom homes left at the site which has proved highly popular.

Located a stone’s throw away from the historic village square and surrounded by countryside, Allison...

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What is Stamp Duty?

Buying property in the UK is rewarding, though not without its challenges. A common conundrum is stamp duty. A necessary evil by all accounts, this hefty tax can make or break a house sale. Working out if and how much you should pay isn't that hard, for the most part, but there are a few sticking points. Here's all you need to know about stamp duty.

Brief History of Stamp Duty...

Common problems with self-build projects and how to avoid them

Self-build projects are all the rage in 2019, but they’re not as easy to achieve as your favourite YouTuber might make them out to be. If not done correctly, a self-build project can encounter tons of problems that could have easily been avoided if you had either hired professional help or researched your project a little more thoroughly beforehand. To help you avoid any self-build mishaps,...

Seven Tips For a Stress-Free House Move in the Winter

House moving is a big event for anybody, and along with positive anticipation of moving to a new home, stress comes along. The worries revolve around the safety of the goods during transit. Hence, people always want to ensure that the packing materials used should protect the belongings from damage.

But the worries are intensified during adverse climatic conditions such as winter....

Why Engineered Wood is a Smart Choice for the Floors of Your New Home

Deciding the right flooring for your home can be a massive undertaking if not handled correctly. You need to make sure that you are taking into consideration your lifestyle and that of your families. If you are moving into a new home, the floors might need replacing after years under the other household. One of the best decisions you could make for your home is to use flooring made from...

What Type of Wood Flooring Would be the Best for You?

Wood floors are a classic, timeless option when it comes to flooring. However, modern technology has brought forth a wide array of options from bamboo floors that resemble traditional wood floors, to engineered wood floors containing recycled materials. Solid wood floors are often offered alongside laminate floors, while each has their own pros and cons. That is aside from the different...

3 Tips on Choosing the Perfect Living Room Rug

The right rug can make or break any room in your home, and you can often benefit from adding a stunning rug no matter what kind of flooring you already have. A thick, fluffy rug will add a touch of cosiness to a room with wooden flooring while a small, decorative rug can brighten up a room with plain carpets. There are many different rug sizes available, but how do you know which is the right...

What Makes a Home Remodelling Project Successful?

Depending on who you ask and what the goals of the specific project is, the answer will vary, but there are certain core elements that can be held as key to the success of any home remodelling project. As it happens, the benchmarks are actually not that different for contractors or consumers in this case, which is why the following should feel relevant to both parties.

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Useful Tips For Selling Your Home Quickly

Selling your house isn't easy. Sometimes, you want to sell your house because you are relocating to a different city whereas at other times, you are upgrading to a bigger house and you need to sell your existing home quickly in order to get funds to close the deal on your next home. While there are several resources to sell your house, you also need to do some work on your own in order to...

Five Mistakes You're Probably Making When Cleaning Your Home

Everyone wants a sparklingly clean home. However, even if you believe that your cleaning skills are top notch, you are likely making a few common mistakes just like everybody else. In other words, your house could always be cleaner.

Here are a few errors that the vast majority of people make when giving their home some needed TLC.

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Five simple habits that make housework a breeze

Not many people find housework fun. Yes, there may be a few routines and tasks you find satisfying or therapeutic, but it’s rare for someone to have fun cleaning the house top to bottom. For those of us who can’t always muster the motivation to do the ironing or break out the vacuum, there needs to be as little friction involved in these actions as possible – otherwise, they might never get...

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