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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
The mantra for house movers before the pandemic was Location, Location, Location. But now, as people seek more comfort and security in their everyday lives, there’s a new call: Community, Community, Community. Government figures show that after coronavirus hit the UK last spring, 64 per cent of adults said they supported their community by doing … Read more
With John Lewis reporting this week that sales of its picnic hampers, cool bags and rugs are up 269 per cent on last year – and Easter decorations up by 336 per cent – it’s safe to say that socially distanced outdoor celebrations are high on our agenda. Even though garden or park gatherings will … Read more
If you’ve always dreamed of having a tree house, there is still time to indulge in your fantasy whatever your age with one of these homes for sale. The tree houses may have initially been designed with children in mind, but they could also provide a space for adults seeking a quiet haven away from … Read more
Britain’s property hotspot villages have been revealed and top-of-the-pile Malborough, near Salcombe in Devon, has seen prices almost double. Lockdown has seen a surprise property boom – marked by deep-pocketed buyers escaping to the country – driving prices in some popular villages up substantially. The top 10 villages listed by estate agent Savills have all … Read more
Best of the zest: Add zing to your home and wash away the gloom of the past 12 months with some freshly squeezed citrus shades By Harriet Sime for the Daily Mail Published: 08:25 GMT, 19 March 2021 | Updated: 08:25 GMT, 19 March 2021 Summer’s citrus palette is the perfect antidote to the gloom … Read more
Walking has never had it so good. What used to be a chore is now the highlight of the day – part of our precious hour of outdoor exercise. It’s good for us, of course. Apart from reducing the risk for everything from certain cancers to type 2 diabetes, walking has a positive effect on … Read more
From the outside, this North London detached home appears to be no bigger than a garden shed. But looks can be deceptive as the bungalow has two bedrooms, a separate bathroom, and a living area that includes a kitchen. It extends across 472 sq ft, which is the equivalent of a fifth of a tennis court. … Read more
The areas of Britain that have seen the biggest house price rises during the pandemic have been revealed exclusively to Mail Online Property. Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk and Banbury, Oxfordshire, top the list compiled by Halifax and have seen prices rocket by £100,000 – or more than a third. The analysis, based on places with … Read more
The world of telecoms may insist that 5G is the new standard. But the latest trend in homes is 3G — that is, three generations living under the same roof. It’s not unusual for parents to have their grown-up children co-habiting with them well into their 20s or 30s thanks to high house prices and, … Read more