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If you’re looking for somewhere to park a boat, an opportunity has become available in London, with access to the River Thames. But you will need deep pockets, as the freehold dock in Battersea has an eye-watering price tag of £500,000 for what is essentially not much more than a parking spot. The piece of … Read more
Would you want a rainforest bathroom? New TV show Dream Kitchens and Bathrooms sees DIY SOS builder Mark Millar help families with their home makeovers Dream Kitchens and Bathrooms is a new Channel 5 show hosted by Mark Millar Mark Millar is best known for his role as one of the builders on TV’s DIY … Read more
Can the developer that built my flat avoid a cladding repair bill now its company has been sold? Claims against a developer depend on age of the building with cladding issues If you bought new you may have a new build warranty that may cover cladding By Myra Butterworth For MailOnline Published: 10:25 BST, 21 … Read more
Let’s be clear what we are not talking about. This has nothing to do with the trolleys those of a certain age will remember from the 1950s and 1960s as ubiquitous work-horses in homes big and small. Don’t get me wrong, they had their place – along with Mateus rose, kipper ties and beehive hair … Read more
Terrace houses can be grand mansions or two-up two-down properties without pretensions. Yet, somehow these homes convey the same sense of solidity, whether they are in Belgravia, Bognor, by the sea, in a village, or in a market town. These qualities are among the reasons for the deepening love affair with terrace houses in which … Read more
One consequence of the Covid crisis is that the demand for country homes with a campsite in the grounds – be it for camping, glamping or caravans – has gone through the roof. ‘People want to escape to the peace and quiet of the countryside, but money is often an issue,’ says Carol Peett, of … Read more
Want to breathe new life and energy into your home? Wallpaper is a quick way to make a big difference to your decor, and might just cheer you up, too. Sales of wallpaper have seen a healthy uptick over the last year, and gone are the days of people trying to retain a neutral palette. … Read more
Light up your garden! We take a look at three designer lights to illuminate outdoor life as lockdown restrictions ease We take a look at three designer garden lights picked by a top interior designer The outdoor lights range in budget from £55 to a more substantial £780 By Myra Butterworth For MailOnline Published: 07:40 … Read more
Wigan is the nation’s property hotspot. The Greater Manchester town is the fastest place to sell a home in England and Wales, with the typical property selling in only 26 days, new research has revealed. That is 18 days quicker than the average across England and Wales, where homes sold subject to contract typically take … Read more
I had problems with the neighbours having parties before lockdown and while this has ceased temporarily they have remained very loud even without guests. I am worried the parties and noise will step up again once restrictions are lifted. What can I do? If an initial polite request for the noise to stop goes unheard, … Read more