Repossessed homes are on the rise and can be a great way to bag a deal

One man’s misery is another man’s opportunity to bag a bargain. And, as the number of properties repossessed by mortgage lenders rises, savvy buyers are snapping up unbeatable deals. The latest figures from UK Finance, the banking trade body, reveals that the number of homeowner properties taken into possession in the final quarter of last … Read more

Harry Redknapp’s TV show lifts lid on posh Dorset enclave Sandbanks

Laughing all the way to the Sandbanks! Harry Redknapp’s TV show lifts the lid on the exclusive enclave where homes are higher priced than Monte Carlo By Graham Norwood For The Daily Mail Published: 08:18 GMT, 21 February 2020 | Updated: 08:18 GMT, 21 February 2020 Sandbanks in Dorset is Britain’s most expensive location to … Read more

The rise of the kitchen island: How to get the right look at the right price

Storage solution, bookshelf, preparation surface, dining spot and even a sink; the kitchen island, invented by an Italian company in the 1960s, is at the heart of the most important room in the house. Such is the popularity of this freestanding statement unit that there’s another type of island making a mark — the solid … Read more