'Advice'
FAT FRIENDS BY ALBERTINA LLOYD
Posted on 04. Sep, 2010 by Homes Etc.
Jennifer Aniston cements her place as queen of the romantic comedy in The Switch, released in cinemas last week, September 1. The actress reveals why she wanted to take on the taboo-busting role of a single woman
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REPOSSESSED PROPERTY AUCTIONS – A BUYER’S GUIDE
Posted on 16. Aug, 2010 by Homes Etc.
Auction houses are seeing a significant increase in the number of repossessed properties for sale at auction. But is a repo always the best buy?
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FORMULA FOR SUCCESSFUL HOMES IMPROVEMENT DISCOVERED
Posted on 02. Aug, 2010 by Homes Etc.
Here, we reveal how to calculate the potential value of improvements, and property
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IMPROVING NOT MOVING?
Posted on 13. Jul, 2010 by Homes Etc.
The recession has caused many people to rethink their plans for moving and instead many
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CLAIRE JACOBS: OUT AND ABOUT
Posted on 12. Jul, 2010 by Homes Etc.
Welcome to my new column! My name is Claire and I am MD of Glitterati Living Limited, a private luxury lifestyle management company,
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VOID PERIODS HIGH BUT STABILISED
Posted on 17. May, 2010 by Homes Etc.
Void periods for rental property remain high but have stabilised, according to new figures from the National Landlords Association.
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NEW HOMES: A BUYER’S GUIDE
Posted on 19. Apr, 2010 by Homes Etc.
A pristine blank canvas on which your family can make its mark – a brand new house is an option worth serious consideration for those in the market to move.
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ON DORSET SOIL
Posted on 19. Apr, 2010 by Homes Etc.
Bare lawns, uneven slabs, huge trees, unhappy plants – leading Dorset garden designer Janine Pattison has seen it all. In this, her second article for Homes & Lifestyle magazine, she looks at some of the most common problems
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CHOOSING A MORTGAGE
Posted on 19. Apr, 2010 by Homes Etc.
With hundreds of mortgage deals on the market, it’s hard to know where to start. You can use a mortgage broker, or shop around yourself and go direct to the lender.
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FAMILY HOLIDAY HOTSPOTS
Posted on 12. Apr, 2010 by Homes Etc.
Enjoy some family fun in the sun this Summer. There are some brilliant destinations both in the UK and abroad. Here’s a pick of our favourite destinations.
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WELL LIT DOESN’T MEAN LIT WELL
Posted on 12. Apr, 2010 by Homes Etc.
Now is a great time of the year to consider adding lighting to your garden. Dorset’s leading garden designer, Janine Pattison, takes us through the process of creating the perfect lighting plan for your garden, in time for those balmy Summer nights.
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HOLIDAY LETTINGS
Posted on 06. Apr, 2010 by Homes Etc.
From 6 April 2010 there will be dramatic changes to Furnished Holiday Lettings tax rules, which will have a significant impact on holiday homeowners and the future availability of self-catering holiday accommodation.
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RENTING WITH PETS
Posted on 06. Apr, 2010 by Homes Etc.
In aid of National Pet Month this April, we focus on the rental market with pet-owners in mind. Finding the perfect rented home can be difficult at the best of times; but for pet-owners especially, house-hunting can be a struggle.
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A MAN’S BEST FRIEND
Posted on 06. Apr, 2010 by Homes Etc.
From 3 April – 3 May 2010, National Pet Month will be celebrating its 21st birthday. Thousands of people will be celebrating life with their pets at hundreds of events up and down the country. Many of these events will raise funds for local
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TOP OF THE BOX – FIND YOUR IDEAL TV
Posted on 29. Mar, 2010 by Homes Etc.
Find your ideal TV with our pick of some of the best in store now. John Kempner, central buyer for vision at John Lewis, offers his top tips on what to consider when buying a TV.
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FROM CONCEPT TO REALITY: PART 2
Posted on 22. Mar, 2010 by Homes Etc.
Homes Etc asked Ken Parke to provide an overview of the processes involved in realising potential development opportunities. Ken is Managing Director of the well established firm
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UNDERSTAND THE DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL
Posted on 22. Mar, 2010 by Homes Etc.
Planning Solutions’ Land Department is regularly approached by landowners wishing to investigate the development potential of
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UNLEASH THE VALUE OF YOUR GARDEN
Posted on 22. Mar, 2010 by Homes Etc.
Individuals with large gardens should consider the benefits of selling part of their land for development, according to Connells Land and New Homes expert David Cracklen.
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BEGINNER’S GUIDE: THE PLANNING PROCESS
Posted on 22. Mar, 2010 by Homes Etc.
It is a statutory duty of all local authorities to oversee the planning process. This is a tightly regulated, complex and often highly emotive
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FREE ADVICE AT GRAND DESIGNS LIVE
Posted on 22. Mar, 2010 by Homes Etc.
LOOK OUT! Grand Designs Live Show ticket giveaway in 6th April issue of Homes Etc where you’ll have the chance to enter our fantastic competition to win a pair of tickets to the show
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APPLYING FOR PLANNING APPROVAL
Posted on 22. Mar, 2010 by Homes Etc.
The planning process can be a long and complicated one, but not always. Knowing what to do when, and where to go for help can make the process a lot easier.













