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What's on in July: Avenues' guide to the best homes and gardens events 7th July 2008
What’s on in July Avenues’ guide to the best homes and gardens events Chinese landscape Discover the natural wonders of China at the British Museum. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and the British Museum have teamed up to bring plants from south-west China and elements of a traditional... Read More
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Flat out: Avenues' guide to flat-pack homes 7th July 2008
Flat out Avenues’ guide to flat-pack homes If the thought of assembling a flat pack piece of furniture fills you with horror, then Ikea’s new range of flat-pack style houses (pictured) may not be for you. The houses, which are known as BoKloks, (Swedish for ‘Live Smart‘) in... Read More
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What's in a name? Avenues' guide to house names 7th July 2008
What’s in a name? Avenues’ guide to property names The custom of naming a property is an old British custom which began with the landed gentry naming their manor houses and castles in the 17 Century. The idea gradually spread to the masses and everyday civilians began naming their homes... Read More
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It's a straw thing- a look at thatched properties 9th June 2008
It’s a straw thing… Thatched houses are the traditional country idyll. But are they really a dream come true? One of the quintessential images of English country living is the tiny cottage with a thatched roof and climbing roses around the front door. The reality of owning a... Read More
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Branching out-a look at treehouse living 23rd May 2008
Branching out Treehouses are not just for children…they also make great retreats, workplaces and even second homes. Tree houses have come a long way from a rustic children's hideout made from two planks and a couple of branches. Today, many of them are impressive architectural structures... Read More
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Share and share alike-the art of house swapping 23rd May 2008
Share and share alike Swapping your home could open up a whole new range of holiday opportunities… The sheer cost involved in traveling to far-flung destinations mean that many of us are limited to destinations that bit closer to home. There is however, a globally available form of... Read More
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Living on a houseboat 23rd May 2008
Take to the water Living on a houseboat With spring approaching, life on the water may seem that bit more tempting. But living on a houseboat is certainly not for everyone, and there are lots of factors to take into consideration before taking the plunge. Do you dream of life on the ocean... Read More
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Making the grade- a guide to listed property 6th May 2008
Owning a listed property is many people’s property fantasy, but the restrictions can make decorating or renovating it a struggle… There are around 370,000 listed homes in the UK. Whilst period features and historical or architectural interest are a real draw for many buyers, listed properties... Read More
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Fractional ownership-luxury living at what cost? 6th May 2008
Fractional ownership A luxury lifestyle for a fraction of the cost In America, fractional ownership is the fastest-growing segment of the property market, and now it is catching on here. It has been around for nearly 20 years, and is often mistakenly linked with the much-maligned Timeshare... Read More
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City living: making a small outdoor space attractive 6th May 2008
Green thinking The importance of outdoor space No matter how small your garden, it can make all the difference to your home if you maintain it to a high standard. Outdoor space for many city dwellers may be limited to balconies or roof terraces, and planting these will require as much... Read More
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Room to grow-how can you enlarge your home? 6th May 2008
Room to grow If you need more space but don’t want to move, try enlarging your existing home… Adding space to your existing home is a cost effective way to get more square footage because it is far less expensive to add on square footage to your existing home then it is to buy added... Read More
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A look at the housing market across north London 6th May 2008
A look at the housing market Reports of a housing market in crisis are rife, but it’s not all doom and gloom, especially in perennial hotspots such as London and the Home Counties. “Whilst no one is denying that the housing market is in a tricky situation but it is important to keep it... Read More