With breathtaking countryside, a dramatic coastline and a picture-perfect heritage city, Durham is no ordinary county. With incredible things to see and do to please the whole family, places to eat, and a packed programme of exciting events and festivals, Durham is the ideal destination for those looking for their Read more…
As we come towards the end of the year, we’re looking back at some of Plumlife Homes’ recent successes and looking ahead to some exciting future developments that will be launching before Christmas. For 25 years, the multi-award-winning Shared Ownership specialist has been helping people find their forever homes and Read more…
Smart lighting in the spotlight: what it is, how it works and why you need it in your home. Lighting is one the easiest and most effective ways to instantly change the ambience of a room. Making the switch to smart lighting means you can instantly set the mood and Read more…
When you’re moving house there’s a lot to keep track of and it’s often cited as one of life’s most stressful milestones. Thankfully there are things you can do to reduce the stress levels. Declutter! Use your forthcoming move as a chance to review what you really still use Read more…
With more of us working from home, how can you benefit from the décor of your home office? The work from home order has now been lifted by the UK government as part of the easing of coronavirus restrictions. While this means some of us will be heading back Read more…
Cryptocurrencies are often said to be the next big thing when it comes to investing. But the burning question is, will crypto ever take over from more conventional investments such as shares and property? Now a brand new survey has tried to find the answer. The National Association of Property Read more…
If you’re planning on hosting a festive banquet this Christmas, the table should be as memorable as the menu. Christmas 2020, after all, was something of a wash out, with most of us separated from our loved ones and not able to enjoy the festivities the way that we normally Read more…
Why isn’t using comparison sites enough? Not all companies use them – This means that you could be getting a better deal from a different provider but because it isn’t on the comparison site you haven’t seen it. Direct Line are one of the companies who are not offered on Read more…
One of the main questions asked about shared ownership is; Is shared ownership only for first time buyers? The answer is no, not strictly. It is a great option for first time buyers, but there are many reasons why other buyers may want to choose shared ownership: They want to Read more…
From Greta to Glasgow, all eyes are on environmental issues. Currently underway, COP26 is expected to produce a string of commitments relating to reducing emissions, with 200 countries laying out their plans to do so by 2030. The UK has already committed to a wide range of targets designed to Read more…