Category Archives: General

Bedrooms downstairs

What is a bedroom? When is a bedroom not a bedroom. I won’t share the details of this property but it’s described as a 5 bedroom detached house. Well let’s look closer at that. This is the downstairs plan: For … Continue reading

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Happy New Year

Happy New year to all our readers. Let’s hope you find the house of your dreams in 2018!

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Ice maker

If you love iced drinks then this could be the best gadget for you ever! An ice maker that’ll work really hard to give you ice cubes! Ice Maker Machine – Counter Top Ice Machine – New Compact Model – … Continue reading

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Stamp duty changes in the Chancellor’s speech

Will post more details shortly. He says he’s cutting stamp duty for 98% of home buyers In effect from midnight tonight. Each tax rate (and there are new ones) will apply only to the particular slice of the selling price … Continue reading

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Indoor tents to cut heating costs

Indoor tenants to cut heating cost Just think of it as a version of the four post bed that provided walls and a roof over the sleeping area.

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Govt to build houses Shock!

UK pilots hands-on homebuilding to help ease housing shortage If developers can make money doing it then why can’t the government? (OK probably hundreds of reasons why, but the theory is good. If we need more houses then they need … Continue reading

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Home being built from shipping container to house family for Christmas

Home being built from shipping container to house family for Christmas Irish news story – The 40ft long by 8ft wide container is undergoing extensive refurbishment and will be donated to the St Vincent de Paul charity in the hope … Continue reading

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Record number of pictures on rightmove?

http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-45760243.html has 142 pictures! The place does have: Fabulous entertainment/leisure complex with games/entertainment suite, cinema room, swimming pool, relaxation area/bar, changing rooms, sauna, and gymnasium Beautifully landscaped gardens with sun terraces, seating areas and tennis court Substantial garage block with … Continue reading

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Do you have Christmas lights?

Decorating your house for Christmas is a wonderful thing to do! You don’t need to have children as an excuse to put up a tree or string the house with lights. Enjoy Christmas as much as you can with some … Continue reading

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How lighting affects your home

The mood of a room can be influenced by the lighting. Ceiling lights can be bright and clinically harsh, floor lamps can lend a softness that makes the room feel cosier. Some designs are classics that just keep coming back … Continue reading

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