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Brits urged to share with friends
The organisation charged with promoting inbound tourism in Britain has launched a campaign urging Brits to share their Britain with friends and family from abroad. Using the slogan ‘share your GREAT Britain,’ VisitBritain are promoting the concept of boosting tourism by inviting people you know to visit the country. Of course, individuals and businesses can… Read more
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Cost of Christmas mounts up for some families
Christmas may be a time for celebration, but it often incurs a heavy cost to families, and research has found that nearly ten million consumers in the UK will take on additional debt to cover expenses during the festive period. The study by Moneysupermarket.com found that just over half (57 per cent) of people have… Read more
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5 ways to boost your house value
Recent studies have revealed that house prices in the UK still have a long way to go before they reach pre-recession levels again. In addition, people looking to sell their home on the open property market may have difficulty achieving a swift sale due to the slow recovery of the economy. This poses a significant… Read more
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Student accommodation: finding the cheapest place for you
Given the competition between rental organisations and landlords in large towns across the country, it stands to reason that students can do quite a lot to find themselves a place with low bills. http://www.pickardproperties.co.uk/ understands this more than most, as an expert in the field, and is passing on a number of handy hints for… Read more
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Door Handles can last a Lifetime if they are Good Quality.
Fitting new handles to our doors can have a really big effect on the overall look of our home. And if we are willing to spend a little bit more, then they will also last us for a lifetime! It doesn’t matter what type of style we have in our properties either because there are… Read more
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Mosaic Tiles: Five ways to use them and save money on home improvements.
Using mosaic tiles in your home is increasing in popularity, although many people avoid using this technique because they believe it’s more difficult than it actually is. In fact, it’s probably quicker and easier than you think and it can help create a relaxing yet vibrant space in your home, not to mention a real… Read more
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Setting up a guest bedroom on a budget
Christmases, birthdays, holidays, parties, girls nights out, boys nights in… the reasons to have a guest bedroom in your home are endless. However, setting up a guestroom doesn’t need to cost a fortune, and in some cases your room doesn’t even need to be a room in its own right! There are a few important… Read more
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Concentrate on your kitchen and add value to your home.
These days, with property prices at a high and fewer homes on the market, staying put is the new moving house. And if that’s what you’ve decided to do, it makes sense to invest the cash that you’d otherwise spend on estate agent and solicitor fees, surveys and stamp duty into your home with a… Read more
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How to save money when decorating your infant’s bedroom.
If you’ve got a baby at home or one on the way, it’s likely that you’ve given some thought to how you want to decorate his or her room, and it’s almost certain that the words blue, pink and neutral have passed your lips more than once. But as long as your baby has everything… Read more
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