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Heat pumps are still a relatively new way to power residential homes but their fuel savings, eco credentials and ability to improve your EPC rating isn’t going unnoticed. We answer the top six heat pump questions so you can make an informed installation decision.
While we’ve gone mad for the lush green of house plants, a new interior fashion wants to bring more colour and botanical pattern back into our homes. Bloomcore encourages us to embrace flowers, buds and delicate petals and if you want something longer lasting than a bunch of real blooms, you’re in luck.
With the longest day of the year behind us and the midway point of 2023 passed, we can evaluate how the first half of the year has treated the sales market. Predictions have come true. The red hot conditions and extraordinary price hikes of the pandemic have subsided.
Renters are expected to act in a ‘tenant-like manner’ and that means undertaking small maintenance jobs inside the property and outdoors too. In fact, a poll by the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) found garden maintenance was one of the top five reasons for deposit disputes.
The tall, slender canes of bamboo are appealing to many gardeners. The plant brings a tropical, tranquil vibe to outside spaces, gently rustling in the breeze and quickly screening undesirable views. It’s also the fastest growing plant on earth, making it a problematic issue in UK gardens.
Stumperies date back to Victorian times when rotting stumps, exposed roots and tree trunks were used as a decorative way of showing off one’s collection of ferns and other shade-loving plants. King Charles III is a stumpery fan and his Highgrove garden is home to reportedly the biggest stumpery in the UK.
When Samsung Electronics UK Ltd questioned 2,000 UK adults about paint colours and property, it made some very interesting discoveries. While many sellers fret over whether their house is too cluttered or their bedrooms too small, critical buyers may be basing their decisions on your choice of wall colour.
Spring is one of the busiest times in property. When forming a snapshot of current conditions, we overlay our own data with that of the industry’s leading organisations. The last four weeks show the market is moving in the right direction.
Interior fashions come and go but one that will really stand the test of time is Japandi. This mix of sleek Japanese style and rustic Scandinavian elements results in a cosy, calm and clutter-free home – the perfect look if you’re thinking of selling a property.
Landlords and letting agents alike were waiting for the publication of the Renters’ Reform Bill in May but due to something described as ‘procedural issues’, the move has been delayed.
The spring bounce has started to affect house prices. More buyers in the market have pushed Great Britain’s average house price up by +0.2% in April. The new average is £366,247.
Botanical elements can definitely add appeal before you open your door to buyers. With everything you need freely available from garden centres, DIY stores and even your humble supermarket, what’s stopping you?
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