Mantlepiece mirrors have a long and interesting history. They date back to the 1500s when they were first used in Europe. Originally, mantlepiece mirrors were very simple – just a …
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Inheritance tax can be a daunting topic, but it doesn’t have to be. This guide will take you through everything you need to know about inheritance tax, from what it …
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Looking for small kitchen design ideas? Whether you’re looking to renovate an existing kitchen or are starting from scratch with a new kitchen design, there are endless possibilities to choose …
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What is Companion Planting? How Does it Work? Companion planting is a great way to add interest and variety to your garden, and it can also help you to achieve …
Companion Planting for a Beautiful Garden Read MoreGeoff Shearcroft and Gillian Lambert have an extra-wide Victorian hallway that is extra wide. A swing is attached to a blue metal ceiling beam, and hangs in front of the …
Inside the playful north-east London extension inspired by Epping Forest that’s just won a top renovation award Read MoreActon was transformed by the railways from a semi-rural community to a vibrant Victorian suburb. Crossrail has also helped to transform this area of west London, this time into an …
Where to live on Crossrail: house prices, new homes and Elizabeth line journey times to Acton from central London Read MoreA Sixties terraced house that once looked like a “squat” on The Dulwich estate was named the house of year by New London Architecture (NLA). It has won the Overall …
Don’t Move, Improve! 2022 winners: former Sixties ‘squat’ on The Dulwich Estate named house of the year Read MoreLondon house prices increased by 4.8% to an average of?523,666 over the year to March, according the Land Registry. This suggests that London’s property market continues to experience single-digit growth …
London house prices rise but ‘frightening level of inflation’ and cost of living crisis likely to dampen market Read MoreToday, London is filled with tenants who cannot afford to buy the kind of place they want. Tenants in London are often accompanied by friends and would share a rented …
Help to buy London: the best boroughs to buy property through the scheme Read MoreThere are many obstacles to home-building in the UK, but Nimbyism (or local opposition) is a key one. Robert Jenrick, the previous communities secretary, proposed reforms to planning that would …
Comment: community-led planning is the goal but pitting neighbours against each other is a recipe for disaster Read More