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Combined heat and power at Graylingwell Park Interesting article detailing the combined heat and power system at this new build development in Chichester The system is alarmed so if there’s a fault it’s reported quickly. This is important – there … Continue reading →

Do you have a carbon monoxide detector installed in your home? They’re not expensive and could save your life. Carbon Monoxide Detector The best selling detector at Amazon is the Kidde 900-0233 BSI Battery Carbon Monoxide Alarm and it’s £14.01 … Continue reading →

Heather Mills house is for sale 9 bedroom house for sale in Robertsbridge, East Sussex £3,900,000

This house has been empty since 1979 and the owner was given a grant of £55000 to do it up! Sounds like council tax payers in Brighton have every right to be annoyed by this as the council wants to … Continue reading →

A report out by a charity today suggests that old people should move into smaller houses to free up the larger houses for young families. The Intergenerational Foundation calls for tax breaks to encourage downsizing and help free up some … Continue reading →

This is an interesting tale… A Polish Catholic priest could be exhumed from his resting place to solve a property dispute over the sale of the £16.5million house that inspired Toad Hall in The Wind in the Willows. The property … Continue reading →

Sarah Beeny has said she might sell Rise Hall after this planning row. This article also states that “Humberside Fire And Rescue Service has placed a fire prevention notice on the building prohibiting its use as a public venue.” I’ve … Continue reading →

It’s underground. The story is on the daily mail – they have lots of pictures Introducing… the earth-scraper: Architects design 65-storey building which plunges 300 metres below ground

The traditional reasons for people having to sell have been death, divorce or debt. You can probably throw in desire as a fourth one but it’s much less of a strong motivator sometime. Of course they’re not the only reasons: … Continue reading →

Shelter have released a report saying that rents are unaffordable in many parts of the country. Their report is here * Many rural areas are bearing the brunt of high rent rates and low earnings, with rents more affordable in … Continue reading →