Homes & Gardens

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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South West housing market ‘pauses for breath’

Demand for new homes in the South West fell in July, to the lowest level since October 2011, while the supply of new properties coming onto the market also decreased, according to the July RICS Residential Market Survey.

In the region, 7% more chartered surveyors saw a fall rather than rise in new buyer enquiries in July, with 16% more surveyors seeing a fall in new instructions – a...

Families blitz Radford Woods

Scores of nature enthusiasts joined forces with scientists and local wildlife organisations last week to conduct a day-long ‘bioblitz’ in Plymouth.

Radford Woods was the location for the survey, with plants, mammals, bugs and birds all on the checklist for keen-eyed participants.

Organised by Plymouth University, with support from the Devonshire Association Botany Section,...

Reorganisation of Plymouth's rubbish and recycling services on the cards

A major re-organisation of the city’s household rubbish and recycling collection rounds is on the cards as part of the Council’s plan to make its services better and more efficient.

The Council’s Cabinet will be considering a business case for a scheme which will have an impact on every home in the city.

It means many households will have a new collection day. There will also...

Charity sees rise number of people struggling to pay for their homes

Housing and homelessness charity Shelter has launched an appeal calling for urgent support of its advice helpline, as the number of calls taken from people struggling to pay for their homes in the South West soars by over 107% in the last two years.

Last year the helpline spoke to more than 640 people in the region struggling to pay their rent or mortgage, or going into debt because...

New attractions on the cards for Royal William Yard

A new interiors and lifestyle shopping destination – complete with elegant tea room and magical ‘secret garden’ with spectacular views over Firestone Bay – is all set to open on 17 July at Residence 1, Royal William Yard. Without doubt this is sure to be the ‘jewel in the crown’ for this hidden maritime development, which is already vibrant with beautiful new residences, cafés, bars and...

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Much-needed affordable rural homes open in Steppes

Raglan Housing celebrated the creation of much-needed affordable rural housing this month with the official opening of Nine Barrow View, a brand-new development of eight rental properties in Steppes, Langton Matravers, on the Isle of Purbeck. The smart new homes - which are close to the popular seaside town of Swanage and exclusively for local people – built by C G Fry & Son were opened by...

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Luxury penthouse accommodation for city

In May, Burrington Estates began marketing its newly refurbished apartments in Ocean Crescent, Plymouth, putting this landmark building in the city centre, back on the map.

The 122-apartment development also includes four luxury duplex penthouses boasting city and ocean views and Burrington Estates is hosting an Open Weekend on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 July to launch its luxury one...

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Ocean Crescent appoints full-time concierge

Ocean Crescent, a landmark 122-apartment building currently undergoing a £1 million refurbishment, has appointed Heather Branson as its full-time concierge to ensure the smooth running of the building.

Heather, who also lives at Ocean Crescent, will manage the day-to-day running of the building, whilst also acting as a first point of contact for residents.

Heather comments: “It...

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Scientists find best way to rid a garden of snails

Gardeners wanting to rid their spring flowerbeds of pesky snails can ditch the beer traps and egg shells and instead develop a strong throwing arm.

This is according to a new study published today, 16 May, in the journal Physica Scripta, which has used statistical models to show that removing snails out of the garden by a distance of over 20 metres or more is just as effective as...

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Plymouth's new lifestyle destination launches today

Ocean Crescent, which changed its name from Zero 4 following the acquisition by Burrington Estates and is currently undergoing a £1 million refurbishment, is officially due to launch today between 5.30pm and 7pm.

There is a range of studio, one- and two-bed apartments, many of which benefit from an underground parking space as well as four stunning luxury duplex penthouses, which boast...

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