Home & Garden
It’s out with the hydrangeas and in with the hot tubs
With the RHS Chelsea Flower Show just around the corner (May 21st – 25th) and the long awaited spring sunshine peeking through, the nation is getting all green fingered.
Ask the right questions to find the right property
With the latest news from the RICS that new buying enquiries soared last month, the housing market revival appears to be in full swing.
Give growing from seed a go
Now spring is finally here, it’s time to get out in the garden and get growing. First time and novice gardeners are often nervous about trying to grow from seed, thinking it is highly skilled and only for experienced gardeners, but actually it’s much easier than you think and the satisfaction of seeing seedlings push their way through the soil is immeasurable!
Help for homeowners to sell quickly and safely
With a slow-moving house market, and many people still tightening their belts, the offer of a quick cash sale of your house to one of the hundreds of house-buying organisations can seem like an appealing solution.
Half of us still give our homes a spring clean
It's an age-old tradition, but millions of people in the UK still roll up their sleeves, don their rubber gloves and give their home a big clean in the spring, according to research for thinkmoney.
Taylor Wimpey and RSPB join forces to promote garden wildlife
Taylor Wimpey is teaming up with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) to provide a welcoming habitat for birds and butterflies at its new homes developments across the Midlands.
House hunters prepared to pay more for a touch of celebrity luxury
Over 25 per cent of house hunters were happy to pay up to an extra £5000 for a property with features they considered aspirational according to the results of a new survey.
60% can’t find an honest tradesman
Four in ten British homeowners say they feel nervous about using a builder or tradesmen for projects around the home or garden, a study has revealed. Nearly three quarters of Brits said they feel anxious when it comes to dealing with workmen they haven’t met before, and almost half feel they are going to get ripped off.
Toolbox of mum and dad plugs the DIY skills gap
A growing DIY skills gap and an empty toolbox is leaving young adults ill-equipped to do basic household maintenance tasks, relying instead on mum and dad for both advice and hands on help.
Property auctioneers achieves £7.8 million in April
Leading property auctioneers Pugh & Co, along with its residential division The Auction People, achieved sales in excess of £7.8m across its four auction venues in April.
Design Di Lusso to launch concrete tiles
Design Di Lusso, a leading provider of luxury design feature tiles, announce plans to launch a new range of concrete tiles.
Homeowners could face hefty bills for disastrous DIY
Householders embarking on a home improvement project this May bank holiday are being urged to check their insurance cover to avoid stumping up thousands of pounds to fix DIY disasters.
Enjoy Britain’s best public and private gardens on a Garden Tour
For those inspired by the wonderful floral displays and designs at the spectacular RHS Chelsea Flower Show - which is celebrating its 100th anniversary in May
Customer satisfaction levels climb for new homes industry
The latest national new homes survey has revealed that more than nine out of 10 customers are happy to recommend their builder to a friend.
£14bn spent on luxury gardens each year
The UK garden economy is blooming as households invest thousands of pounds transforming outdoor space into luxury havens, according to new research.