Author Archives: Diane

rebuild cost of your home

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Diane

Ever wondered where to get an accurate rebuild cost for your home? They ask it on insurance forms BCIS Residential Rebuilding Costs calculator is free to use Register to get a password and then it’s very easy!

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50% Off Wallpaper at Laura Ashley

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Diane

50% Off Wallpaper At Laura Ashley There is still a fantastic 50% off all wallpaper available until Wed 2nd Jan. Wallpaper is one of our bestselling product ranges so this offer is sure to go down well with everyone! Offer: … Continue reading →

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Join the B&Q Club and save 15%

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Diane

Excellent quick way of saving 15% at B&Q. Just sign up, Join the B&Q Club and save 15%! Join the B&Q Club and save 15% when you spend £50 or more! Once signed up members receive a unique number, this … Continue reading →

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Improving insulation in heritage properties

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Diane

Interesting pdf file – English Heritage – a guide to improving energy efficiency in traditional and historic homes

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Turkey in the kitchen?

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Diane

8 bedroom character property for sale – brilliant photo of a turkey in the kitchen … Not perhaps what you’d imagine.

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Dent, Sedbergh, Cumbria Farmhouse

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Diane

A simply stunning small farm in the heart of Dentdale superbly restored Grade II Star Listed Seventeenth Century Farmhouse. Impressive, large traditional stone barn, range of farm buildings, outbarn, meadow, pasture, pond and woodland about 30 acres

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House in the middle of the road

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Diane

People in the UK are familiar perhaps with the farmhouse on the M62 which sites in between the two carriageways. This one in China isn’t so fortunately spaced.

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Stella’s house for sale

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Diane

Stella McCartney’s house for sale 3 bedroom house for sale £2,500,000 Westbourne Park Road Notting Hill W2

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How many people have holiday homes in the UK?

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Diane

This report by the GMB about the number of holiday homes says 173,276 Have Holiday Home In UK. The GMB think : LOCAL COUNCILS NEED POWERS TO COMPULSORY PURCHASE UNDERUSED HOUSES AFTER CENSUS SHOWS 173,276 RESIDENTS HAVE HOLIDAY HOMES IN … Continue reading →

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House extension

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Diane

The four-storey London mansion hidden almost entirely underground: 15 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 20 toilets, a ballroom, a pool… and neighbours in uproar David Graham’s home will feature 14-metre swimming pool and ballroom Three-storey basement extension will be deeper than height … Continue reading →

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