Homes & Gardens

House prices in Exeter and Devon as a whole continue to rise, but they have slowed on the chaos of last year. According to The Independent, prices have slowed from the astronomical rises of 2021, and have calmed to a relatively tame 9.2% . However, there are rumblings in the background, due to rising interest prices and the cost of living, that creates a more complex picture. In general, home buyers are needing to purchase on longer mortgages, with the quality of the housing absolutely crucial. Exeter has a huge amount to offer those buyers showing their confidence; what can the housing...

If you’ve got home renovations planned, then you might be wondering just how much of it you can do yourself, and how much you can leave to the professionals. The balance you strike will depend on the job in question, the time you have available, and the cost of bringing in a skilled labourer or two.

You can typically break down the cost of your renovations according to the labour, the tools, and the materials you’ll need. If you’re bringing in a tradesperson to do a job, then you’ll also be bringing in the tools they need to do it. Then there...

A spare room in your house can be turned into a source of income with a bit of knowledge and planning. Maybe your kids have all grown up and a room is sitting there vacant, or you no longer have use for a home office, the potential is there so why not use it? Before you embark on this journey, there are some factors to consider. Here are the top five things to think about before you open up your home to a lodger.

First on the list is what the process of finding a tenant looks like. The preferred method seems to be using a registered company to advertise the...

Setting aside time and resources to improve your garden can result in a range of creative projects. Most of the time, homeowners tackle gardening projects, whether replanting garden beds or creating a tiered garden. Others might instead fit in a miniature playground for children, a hot tub for relaxation, or even a firepit for hosting gatherings.

But there’s another option for homeowners who want to transform their gardens. More and more UK residents are turning to garden sheds in order to diversify the quality and functionality of their gardens. No matter what your goals are,...