New research has revealed as many as three quarters of Brits (70 percent) insist neighbourly spirit is alive and well in Britain, with their community closer than ever before. In fact, four in ten (40 percent) think the cost-of-living crisis has helped bring their community together, while a further 70 percent say they... View...
With the recent outbreak of bedbugs being found in Paris, reports have suggested that London is the next to be hit! Now is more important than ever to be washing your sheets and towels thoroughly. What’s Hiding In Your Bathroom Towels? Amid recent reports that freshly washed towels contain 190,000 counts of bacteria — increasing to 17 million after just one... View...
A well-maintained home is essential to maintaining its value on the market. However, home makeovers can be costly, and it can be challenging to budget properly for such a project. In this blog post, we’ll go over some tips and tricks for budgeting for a home makeover that won’t break the bank. The first step... View...
When giving your home a makeover, your budget is always going to dictate what you can and can’t do. In this post we’ll talk about when to replace, repair, or recycle. An unlimited pot of cash, or a visit from Nick Knowles would be very welcome, no doubt, but unless you’ve recently won the... View...
Halloween can be one of the most fun times of the year, and it is a great opportunity to decorate your home with spooky decorations. If you are looking for inspiration, here are 5 ideas to decorate your home for Halloween that can help you get started. 1. Create a Haunted House Entrance Transform your... View...
The Top 3 Kitchen Colour Searches for 2023 (so far) Royal Blue Green Neutrals New search data by shopping company La Redoute has revealed that royal blue is the most searched for colour for kitchen interiors to date, closely followed by green and neutral shades. As the kitchen continues to evolve into a... View...
Photo: Mays Avenue, Carlton When you buy your home, usually you’ve fallen in love with it, and chances are, you aren’t thinking about the day when you will sell it to move to pastures new. You will be wanting to put your own stamp on it and make this house your home. However, realistically that... View...
Following the news earlier this month by The Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove, which sees new plans to offer more flexibility for homeowners to carry out extensions and conversions, we look at the advantages of adding a loft conversion into the home. A loft conversion is a practical solution... View...
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You usually pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on increasing portions of the property price when you buy residential property. SDLT only applies to properties over £250,000. There are three rates of stamp duty for residential property, with a standard rate for people who own one property, a surcharge for those who own multiple properties and a relief element for first time buyers.
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