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From frazzled to fabulous: bring your garden back to life with expert advice

With a summer of relentless heat and lack of rainfall, many gardens across the UK are looking worse for wear. Many Brits have been left with brown, straw-like lawns, dry, cracked soil, and dying plants, but early autumn is actually a great time to repair.

With this in mind, MyBuilder.com , the reliable way to hire tradespeople, has compiled a list of simple ways to restore your...

Gardening

New international study proves Britain really is a nation of gardeners, second only to Germany

British homeowners are devoted to their gardens. Germany embraces cottagecore-inspired living, while the Netherlands stands out for solar-powered homes and sustainable living. Though homeowner habits vary across countries, people share a common goal: creating homes that fit their lives. To better understand those differences and similarities, MyBuilder, in collaboration with its international...

Dirtier than your toilet

Hidden horrors: Eight everyday items in your home that can be dirtier than a toilet

A cleaning expert from MyBuilder.com warns that there are many everyday household objects that hold far more germs than your toilet

According to the expert, this is all due to usage and cleaning habits; unlike toilets, which are typically disinfected regularly, many other everyday items that are used constantly are cleaned far less often. This means these items are frequent...

EV Charging

Demand will remain high for EV compatible homes despite Budget tax hike, says Foxtons

The latest market analysis by London's leading estate and lettings agent, Foxtons , shows that demand for homes with electric vehicle (EV) charging points remains robust across many areas of the capital, with this shifting preference set to continue despite the Government's latest Budget confirming a future mileage based tax for EV owners.

Despite the recent Autumn Budget confirming...

Christmas Proposal

Planning a Christmas proposal? Here are some important things to keep in mind

There is no shortage of Christmas films that depict the festive period as a time of heightened romance and a particularly poignant setting for a proposal, with famous examples including Love Actually and The Holiday. But while snowfall and fairy lights certainly create the ideal atmosphere for getting on bended knee, a new survey from 77 Diamonds suggests that anyone planning to ask for their...

Work underway at new 257-home development near Crediton

Bellway has started construction work on a new housing development on the north-eastern edge of Crediton.

Libbets Grange will provide 257 new homes and public open space for the town, as well as land for a new primary school and the relocation of Crediton Rugby Club.

Located at Creedy Bridge, on land to the north of Old Tiverton Road and Exhibition Road, the development will...

Work underway at new 257-home development in Mid Devon

Bellway has started construction work on a new housing development on the north-eastern edge of Crediton.

Libbets Grange will provide 257 new homes and public open space for the town, as well as land for a new primary school and the relocation of Crediton Rugby Club.

Located at Creedy Bridge, on land to the north of Old Tiverton Road and Exhibition Road, the development will...

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Building on success: Outlook for 2025 South West property market

Managing Director for Allison Homes South West, Steve Fowler shares his reflections and outlook on the property market for the region.

Reflections on 2024

After a challenging 2024, this year, we are starting to see an uptick of activity in 2025.

Much anticipated announcements from the new government following the general election in July and the subsequent Autumn...

Local housebuilder issues call for last available homes at popular Sunderland development

Local housebuilder, Barratt Homes North East, is encouraging all interested buyers in the local area to act quickly as the final home at its popular Cherry Tree Park development is set to be completed at the end of this month, with just four homes available to purchase.

Having begun in 2018, Cherry Tree Park has proven to be popular with families and young professionals alike, and is...

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