Homes & Gardens

What a slower property market means for sellers in Devon

If you're in the market to buy or sell a home, you may have noticed that the housing market in the South West has cooled over the past year. Homes are still selling, but it’s taking longer, and sellers aren’t seeing the same rush of offers that appeared during the post-lockdown boom. Higher mortgage rates and fewer people relocating from big cities mean buyers are being more cautious, and many are waiting to see what happens next.

So what does this mean for sellers across Devon? Essentially it means timing and strategy matter more than before. When the property market feels slow...

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Top tips when planting hedges in your garden

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Tue, 11/15/2022 - 6:36am

Should you wish to change the way your garden looks, or even give yourself an increased amount of privacy, you may be contemplating the use of hedges. Unlike fencing, these can give you a natural way of preventing people from looking in on your space, and even add to the beauty of your garden. Before you commit to buying your hedges, you may want to consider what type of hedge to buy, as well as how you can increase the likelihood of it thriving when planted.

Choose a size to suit you

Although it may be cheaper to buy younger, smaller hedges, these may not be ideal if...

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4 Tips for Setting up Your Garden Office

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Mon, 11/14/2022 - 10:36pm

If you're looking to work from home without having to work, a garden office is the perfect solution. At Lugarde UK you can buy garden offices in all shapes and sizes. A garden office isn't just a place where you can sit and do your work; it's also a place where you can relax, unwind and enjoy some fresh air. If you're looking for an opportunity to get outside and exercise, then a garden office is an even better option. Here are four tips for setting up a garden office at home.

1. Think of the Lighting

Lighting is one of the most overlooked aspects of office design. This...

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Redrow partners with John Lewis for an exciting Christmas event to launch their latest Exeter show home

Prepare for a good old-fashioned dose of Christmas cheer as Redrow South West launches their latest showroom in Exeter, St Michael’s Meadow, on the 26th of November, with a traditional Christmas-themed event in collaboration with the John Lewis design team.

The community event in Alphington celebrates the opening of the showrooms of this new development, St Michael’s Meadow, and is guaranteed to bring a smile to the faces of all those that attend. Local school (insert school) will treat guests to carol singing , within a John Lewis-dressed Christmas showroom, complete with a...

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Acorn Property Group Launches New Housing Scheme at St. Leonards 

The first phase of a bespoke new housing development in the popular St. Leonards area of Exeter has launched.

The significant development of St. Leonards Quarter – Acorn Property Group’s first Exeter based project – will see 146 new open market and affordable homes brought to the area.

Situated less than a mile outside of the city centre, the development is designed for first time buyers, professionals, families and downsizers, and has already received extremely high levels of interest from potential buyers.

The properties, which range from one to five–bedroom...

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As Exeter’s Housing Market Calms Down, Luxury and Sustainable Builds Take Pride of Place

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Wed, 11/02/2022 - 10:58pm

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...

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How to Compare Relocation Costs Online

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 11/02/2022 - 7:13am

So you're thinking about relocating and you want to get an idea of how much it's going to cost. The internet is a great place to start your research but, as with anything else, you need to know how to compare relocation costs online effectively.

Moving is hard enough as it is, but add in a few hundred (or thousand) miles between you and your old home, and you've got a recipe for disaster. But don't worry, we're here to help! Here are the types of professionals you can hire to help with your relocation.

An Auto Transport Company

If you're moving long distances, chances...

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How DIY can help you save Money on your Home Renovations

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Fri, 10/28/2022 - 1:10pm

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.

Why are home renovations expensive?

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...

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Insulation in Properties: Key Benefits and Methods

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Fri, 10/28/2022 - 7:15am

Insulation is a subject that many homeowners take for granted, being a largely invisible addition to the home. But the impacts of proper insulation on the average home can be nothing short of profound, in a number of crucial ways.

These impacts form the core motivation for the collective action taken by Extinction Rebellion offshoot Insulate Britain – which made the news for its disruptive protests in favour of a government-led home insulation programme. Here, we will examine some of the key benefits to addressing insulation, and the main kinds of insulation that can positively...

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5 Things to Consider When Renting Out a Spare Room

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Tue, 10/25/2022 - 5:02am

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.

How to Find a Tenant

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...

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Historic Sidbury home with garden lodge

A handsome and unique detached home with a thatched lodge in extensive, beautifully designed gardens is being showcased by Roger Hemming Estate Agents, the Experts in Property in Honiton, at a guide price of £1,375,000.

Rose Hill House sits in an elevated spot in the heart of Sidbury, the ever-popular East Devon village just a couple of miles inland from the coastal town of Sidmouth and around 15 miles from Exeter and all its facilities, including mainline railway stations and motorway links. On the River Sid, the village has a great community spirit as well as a pub, primary...

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