Tag: house
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Kirsty Young given planning approval for house on remote Scottish island that has wild wallabies
Kirsty Young, former Desert Island Discs host, and her husband Nick Jones, founder of the Soho House group, have finally secured planning approval for a luxury eco-retreat on Inchconnachan Island, popularly known as “Wallaby Island.” The couple’s ambitious project to transform the 103-acre island, long neglected and overrun with invasive species, has ignited a passionate…
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Why buying a house without a survey isn’t a good idea
Homebuying without a survey could be an appealing idea. It would save money in a process where the costs that come on top of the purchase price of the home itself mount up. And it’s not just the fee for a survey when you’re buying a house that can make you think twice. With housebuying…
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What to check if you’re buying a house with oil central heating
Around 5 per cent of homes in the UK are heated by oil, according to data from the most recent census. It’s mostly used where mains gas is less available so if you’re viewing homes in an area like this, it pays to know what to check if you’re buying a house with oil central…
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How hard work helped this couple stay within budget on their house extension
Emily and partner Jack had ideas for building an extension as soon as they viewed their east London Victorian terrace. In fact, they sketched out some initial ideas on the back of a pub menu straight after they had visited the property. The house needed extensive renovation work, but that didn’t put them off as…
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What solicitor fees can you expect when buying a house?
Buying a home can be exciting but also confusing, especially when it comes to solicitor fees. These are the costs of hiring a legal expert, called a conveyancer or solicitor, to help you with all the paperwork and legal checks. Emma Shahmoradian, an experienced conveyancer and partner at national firm Taylor Rose, explains the costs…
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Extending to the front of a house: What you need to know
While extending to the front of a house is definitely less common than building an extension to the rear or side of a property, it can be done – often with some some very impressive end results. “This type of renovation has become increasingly popular,” say the experts from OffPOD. “Front house extensions can add…
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The Expertly-Planned River House Primary Closet Reveal
My brother (and SIL’s closet) technically isn’t my design but once I saw it all done by the incredible team at California Closets I was so excited to style and shoot it with my team. I’ve been so happy with our closet (also by CC) and while it’s certainly a luxury full-service situation, you get…
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Starting Fresh And Simple: The River House Upstairs Laundry Room Reveal
When we were designing this house Katie (my SIL) and I both really wanted it to be easy to maintain and clean. While minimalism is currently not as en vogue, when it comes to utilitarian spaces that tend to attract life clutter and kid stuff I’m still a big fan of keeping them sparse enough…
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Buying a house without building regulations
The building regulations apply to many home projects from fitting new windows to extending, but when you’re thinking of purchasing a property you might find that the seller went ahead with them without obtaining building regulations approval. Its lack might come to light during the work your conveyancer undertakes when you’re buying a house. Alternatively,…
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How To Dye Clothes | Young House Love
Dyeing your clothes can sound difficult, messy, and downright scary. But guess what? It’s none of those things! After all, I’m the girl who dyed her wedding dress so I could wear it again. Trust me, anyone can dye clothes at home because it’s easy, straightforward, and crazy affordable. And it’s a great way to…