PROPERTY CLINIC: I’m landlord and have heard about new debt respite regulations coming in, what does it mean for my rented property? The new debt respite and breathing space regulations come into effect on May 4 It allows those in debt, including tenants, to have debts frozen for up to 60 days The debts can be … Read more
The travel restrictions of 2020 apparently did nothing to dampen wanderlust – as Airbnb demonstrates. The online rental company has revealed the 10 most-liked property photos on its Instagram account from last year, with the clicks arriving in their tens of thousands. The stunning abodes are located in the likes of Provence, Chile, California and … Read more
Chris and Liam Hemsworth transform property into entertaining oasis – complete with lush landscaping, a fire pit, deck and intimate cabana area By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 08:14 GMT, 28 January 2021 | Updated: 08:14 GMT, 28 January 2021 Construction has kicked off on a stunning 35-hectare property owned by Chris and … Read more
What would you do if you were a DIY master and wanted to make your shed a good-looking garden feature? Property makeover expert, Craig Phillips, who was the first ever winner of Big Brother, explains which type of paint he would use on sheds, outbuildings and garden offices – and gives some tips on getting … Read more
A seaside retreat fit for a Prince! Margate flat in a former home of the ‘Grand Old Duke of York’ could be yours for £425,000 Part of the former home of King George III’s son, Prince Frederick, is for sale The Prince’s former seaside retreat at Royal York Mansions is now split into flats A … Read more
Zurich has replaced Paris to emerge as the favourite city of the ultra rich, according to a new property ranking table. The Swiss city overtook the French capital which was rated as the most popular city among the megarich last year and dropped down to 7th place in the latest index by London-based real estate … Read more
Owners of energy inefficient homes may find themselves the proprietors of unsellable and unlettable properties just over seven years from now. The Climate Change Committee, which is advising the UK government on how to achieve its net zero carbon emissions target by 2050, has recommended that all homes should have an Energy Performance Certificate rating … Read more
This step-by-step guide from John Lewis shows how to make lined pencil pleat curtains. It covers everything from working out how much fabric you need to how far apart to place the hooks in your finished curtains. What you’ll need Curtain fabric, lining fabric, matching thread for the face fabric and the lining (for patterned fabrics … Read more
Housework will never disappear, alas. But a global technology revolution is set to make our homes simpler to operate – and also more hygienic. Change was already under way before the pandemic, but lockdowns and working from home have accelerated the pace. Now a whole range of companies are betting that more people will invest … Read more
There are unusual properties and then there is this. These five caves in the Welsh countryside are for sale with the woodland they sit in for £150,000. The caves are in the stunning Brecon Becons within a plot that extends across 2.5 acres of woodland – and as an episode of Grand Designs has previously proven … Read more