Homes & Gardens

Call for sites: Land needed for new developments in East Devon

Do you own land that could be used to build housing or developments?

East Devon District Council (EDDC) is looking to make a list of potential sites that could be drawn upon to help develop its new local plan - which will help shape what and where developments will go for the next 15 years and more.

The authority is now looking to identify suitable building sites for new...

A perfect community and home for Issy and Ian at Romansfield, in a property that ticks all their boxes

When Issy and Ian Magee decided to downsize their home, they had a long list of requirements for the new property. As their children had grown up and moved overseas, they knew that they wanted a property that featured a large communal area for when their children and grandchildren came to visit. Issy is a keen chef, and when the family visits she wants to spend all of her time with them and...

3 Different Types of Shutters for your Home

3 Different Types of Shutters for your Home

Shutters are a great way to bring out the best in a window and choosing the right ones for you can be a daunting task; since there are so many different kinds of shutters it can be helpful to get a basic idea of some of the different kinds.

There are more than three kinds but the three that are listed here are just some of the most popular in the UK and in the South of England...

How to Add Kerb Appeal to your Property

How to Add Kerb Appeal to your Property

One of the best ways to really show off your property and make it the best it can be is to revamp and improve the look of the property in regards to the place that most people are going to see; the front.

Adding kerb appeal to the property is also really important to make the house the best it can be when you are planning on selling it, people are going to be less likely to buy a...

How Long Do Boilers Last?

How Long Do Boilers Last?

No matter the boiler that you have, it will need to be replaced eventually. Like all home appliances over time, they will start to lose their ability to function as necessary. An important thing to keep in mind is how the advancement of technology and the change in the UK's climate and heating needs will affect the usefulness of any given boiler; many older boilers just can’t compete with the...

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How to revive a shabby interior? You don’t have to invest tens of thousands

Do you feel that your home’s interior doesn’t look as good as it did some years ago? You don’t have to plan a complete renovation right away. Bring your home back to life with relatively inexpensive renovations. Which ones?

How to treat old paint and tiles?

The paintwork condition has a big impact on the overall impression. It loses its uniform colour over time. In addition, yellow...

Review your Devon landlord with Treehaus

The UK has been battling a national housing crisis for some time now, and the pandemic conditions have only put the sector under further pressure.

Historically low inventories have driven prices up, and significant changes in moving trends have left many areas struggling. For Devon, the most recent challenge is the dramatic drop in available rental properties. With domestic...

6 Things to Consider when Making Over Your Living Room

The living room is one of the most important rooms of the home; it is where you spend your time relaxing and entertaining guests. The look of your living room matters often. It provides one of the first impressions of your home. When it comes to decorating your living room, there are a lot of things that you need to think about, from your decorating style to your budget. Read on to find out...

Zero-carbon homes builder set for most successful year yet

The UK’s leading sustainable housebuilder, Verto, will this year expand further into Devon and Somerset after successfully delivering its Zero Carbon Smart Homes ™across the South West for over a decade. Its next steps include creating a new community of Exeter’s first carbon-negative homes.

Founded by Tom Carr and Richard Pearce eleven years ago, Truro based Verto is the first UK...

More than 100 East Devon council homes to become more eco-friendly

More than 100 East Devon council homes are now more eco-friendly thanks to a special project that helped them upgrade their insulation, heating systems and much more.

East Devon District Council (EDDC) has been running a Green Homes Grant programme since 2020 – the Government scheme is designed to help councils fund the cost of reducing the carbon footprint and environmental impact...

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