Homes & Gardens

The ultimate guide to finances for first-time buyers

Have you decided to make some changes? If so, you’re not alone. During lockdown, many of us were working from home and this led a lot of us to realise that we need to move house.

If you’re one of those people who feel ready for a change and you’re thinking of buying your first home, it’s worth having an idea of the finances involved. Whether you’re buying a flat or a house, by...

Seasonal Flowers to Boost Morale and Mental Wellbeing

There is no doubt that this year has been harder than most, full of uncertainty, anxiety and tricky times. Today, more than ever we need to be with people we care about and yet that is the very thing that we are not allowed to do. Social connection is vital for mental and physical health and if there is anything this pandemic has taught us, is it that we need to find new ways to regain this...

Stamp Duty savings

Stamp duty holiday has already saved homebuyers £108m

The latest research from lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has revealed the huge number of homebuyers that have already benefited from the current stamp duty saving and the money they’ve saved.

Benham and Reeves analysed sold price records across England from the Land Registry between the launch of the stamp duty holiday on 8th July and August 31st (latest available data...

Spiders coming into the house

Cities most likely to have their home invaded

It’s that time of year again. A time when eight-legged creatures venture into our homes seeking out warm and dry places to survive.

Following the recent news giant house spiders ‘the size of your hand’ will be invading homes across the UK this autumn, and in the build-up to Halloween , SellHouseFast.uk wanted to look into the spiders and their allies (chernes, ticks…etc.) that could...

koi carp

Where should you look for Koi carp?

When you search online for the best company that offers Koi Carp for sale , the screen of your PC or laptop is suddenly bombarded with innumerable sites claiming to provide their fine quality Koi besides other benefits.

Which website should you trust? And why should you trust them? Thinking the same? Well, we know that! That’s why we recommend you our genuine platform -- Keruto Koi,...

Seven tips on decorating your home for sale

When you’re ready to sell your house or flat, it’s crucial that the property looks as good as it possibly can. A clean, well-kept home free of clutter will seem far more valuable and enticing to a potential buyer when they come for a viewing compared to a dirty and badly maintained house. And the good news is that it doesn’t cost a fortune to get your house ready for sale.

Why...

Government’s new Green Homes Grant Scheme

Trade body tips for insulation under the Green Home Grant Scheme

Insulation projects are likely to be on the radar for homeowners itaking advantage of the government’s new Green Homes Grant Scheme.

With support offered for works to make homes more energy efficient, householders will be considering next steps to take to introduce new measures.

However, national trade body the Property Care Association (PCA), is urging caution in the...

Pets can be expensive when they fall ill

Five most expensive pet insurance claims revealed

Pet owners deciding not to insure their family pooch or moggy may wish to think again when the full cost of treatment is considered.

Common ailments such as acute gastroenteritis or even a limp could cost up to £8,000* to put right, against an average claim of £822**.

With nearly one in three insured pet owners (30%) having made a claim in the last three years, Scratch...

Original Cottages has selected a few of their top work-spirational properties

Work from home from anywhere, with Boris's blessing

Following Prime Minister Boris Johnson's announcement, many of us will be working from home for the foreseeable future, however it is now a very real possibility to work from home from just about anywhere in the country, provided you have good Wifi and space for a desk. For those yearning to swap their own four walls for a more inspiring outlook, there's never been a better time to make a...

Norwich is the UK’s DIY capital

The UK's top DIY hotspots

It’s official, Norwich, the city famous for Colman’s mustard, Alan Partridge, and Admiral Insurance, is the UK’s DIY capital!

That is according to research conducted by The Metals Warehouse , the UK’s leading supplier of custom-cut metals.

Its data has shown that the East Anglian city, which is also renowned for its ‘on the huh’ phrase, a Suffolk saying meaning something is...

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