Industry chiefs warn “holiday” needs to be extended or economy could take £4bn hit Property industry leaders are pressuring the Government to extend the Stamp Duty holiday because increased pressure on service providers is causing huge delays for buyers and sellers. A joint letter – sent to the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, and signed by …
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Continue readingTall, elegant houseplants can add a vivid flourish to today’s clean and clinical home. And, surprisingly, some do more than just look good Back in the day, when lava lamps and Hostess tea trolleys were all the rage, no self-respecting home was without a rubber plant; an ungainly, spindly, temperamental thing with large, glossy green …
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Continue readingHalloween will, like most of 2020, be a different experience this year, however, we have a great guide to make it special at home… Halloween has always been about Trick-or-Treat, pumpkins and decorating your house, however, this year, with Trick-or-Treating all but off the schedule, we thought we would look at the ways to …
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Continue readingIt’s that time of year where we are all looking for a good scare and where better to start than some of the most terrifying places around the UK… On the build-up to Halloween, some of us get comfy on the sofa with a good horror film, while others are more adventurous. If you …
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Continue readingWith the kitchen one of the hubs of the home, it’s key to ensure that you have everything you need to make it fully functional Like any good workspace, your kitchen needs the right tools. Having these to hand will ensure you cook up a storm in no time. But fear not, we tell you …
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Continue readingQueen Elizabeth II poses for a rare and beautiful official portrait, which was captured last year at Windsor Castle by royal photographer Chris Jackson, and which has recently been released to the nation. The portrait shows Her Majesty, 94 years old, wearing blue sapphire jewellery and a matching tiara, along with a couple of pieces …
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Continue reading“The role of bricks and mortar in later life is changing”, says the Chairman of the Equity Release Council, as hopes of housing wealth being included in the pensions dashboard improve! At its second reading last Wednesday, The Pension Schemes Bill has been passed in the House of Commons after some debate between MPs. …
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Continue readingWe are grasping onto the last ounces of sunny, warm(ish) weather, and now your garden will need some attention and preparation for autumn and winter With the hot summer we have had this year, and the surprise second-budding of your flowers, your garden will have had its work cut out this summer, and is …
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Continue readingWith Halloween coming up, there is nothing that symbolizes this holiday better than a carved pumpkin… Whether you want to create a simple jack-o-lantern or something a little more artistic, here are some hints and tips that will help you out, as anyone who has ever carved a pumpkin already knows, it can be …
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Continue readingWith half-term already approaching, we thought we’d take a look at some of the awesome family days out available this year… Legoland Treat the little-ones this half term, especially after starting school and the craziest of the past 6-months, with a day out at Legoland, Windsor. Legoland is the ultimate experience for kids of …
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Continue readingIf you’ve ever considered taking measures to make your home more eco-friendly, then there’s no better excuse to ‘go green’ than right now. The government has recently announced the Green Homes Grant, which could subsidize your home-improvement costs, whilst you’re simultaneously doing your bit to combat climate change. What is the Green Homes …
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Continue readingWith growing numbers of people regularly working from home, it’s important to get the environment just right With an ever-growing number of Brits now working from home each week, especially those whom after Covid-19 may not be going back to the office, it is important to create the right working environment. With the benefits from homeworking …
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Continue readingLooking at decorating a living room, home office or bedroom at the end of this year? Let’s take a look at some of the hottest trends! Stylish and trendy wallpapers have never been more popular. A few years ago, the trend was for neutral shades of paint etc, however, times have changed and, as …
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