Jo and Graham Benfield had been living in rented accommodation in Shipton-Under-Wychwood for several years, waiting for their dream home to come…
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Tips and tricks for saving for a new home
Tips and tricks for saving for a new home: All comments made by Hannah Byrne, Communications Manager at…
Out with the old and in with the new at Broadleigh Park in Tavistock
After spending almost four years renovating their 300-year-old cottage, 30-year-old Gary Rivenberg and Scott Davey decided to put down their…
Savvy renter becomes solo homeowner with shared ownership
Almost half (48%) of UK renters believe they will never own their own home, with 45% saying deposit affordability is the top reason for being…
The Staging Post hits the spot for first time buyers
The popular west London borough of Hounslow has been voted one of the top 10 first time buyer hotspots in the Capital. Boasting some of the best…
Owning your own home beats even the most secure tenancy agreement
More and more people are now relying on private rental accommodation, with perhaps one in five of all homes rented from private landlords, that’s…
Moving house ‘must dos’ to help prevent stress and avoid fines
Brits are moving house every 23 years on average and, with UK life expectancy now at 79 for males and 83 for females, a Briton can expect to move…
Eight ways to make your home look more expensive
The dream home is often described as classic, luxurious or timeless, but to create an expensive look throughout your home can be tricky if you don…
OXO kitchen products review
Here, our editor Victoria Galligan tests products from the OXO kitchen range…
For some help in the kitchen and to make your life easier,…
Electrocuting Themselves, Breaking Doors And Drilling Through Water Pipes: Britons’ Worst DIY Mistakes
New research undertaken in the UK has found the most common worst DIY mistakes made by Britons, such as electrocuting themselves and breaking…
TOGTIPS – expert advice on choosing the right duvet
Now that the warmer weather is finally here, it’s time to think about changing your bedding and choosing the right duvet.
An adult can…
How to ensure your garden stays well-presented all year round
Britain’s radically changing seasons can cause chaos to your outdoor space. In the summer, gardens can fall foul to too much sunshine, while frost…
Why smart home technology is a smart investment for first-time buyers
Smart home technology is fast becoming a necessity for modern living. Craig Foster, Managing Director of HomeServe Labs, on why first-…
