Halifax forecasts growth of between 1% and 3% as high deposits thwart young buyers
UK house price growth will remain subdued next year at between 1% and 3%, according to Halifax, with the market held back by young buyers struggling to afford deposits.
Despite talk of a “Boris bounce” after the election result, most major property institutions are forecasting that price rises in 2020 will be limited.
Continue reading...This cute cottage is the perfect place to snuggle up for Christmas – all it needs is a wreath on the door to go with its festive name. Holly Cottage is believed to have stood beneath its pitch tile roof since the 18th Century and retains plenty of charming character features, including original oak latched […]
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The Old Thatch is as pretty as the West Sussex countryside in which it sits. The Grade II-listed 16th Century cottage boasts plenty of rustic charms, including a bread oven, electric Aga and exposed beams throughout. Then there is the thatched roof itself, which is in superb condition, and a beautiful summer house nestled in the grounds, […]
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Rob Greenfield gardened, fished and foraged to eat more sustainably and encourage others to do the same. But to succeed, he needed the community
For the last year I grew and foraged 100% of my food. No grocery stores, no restaurants, not even a drink at a bar. Nature was my garden, my pantry and my pharmacy.
Most people would imagine I live in the countryside on a farm, but actually I live in a city; Orlando, Florida, a few miles from the centre. When I arrived here, I didn’t own any land, so in order to grow my food I met people in the neighbourhood and turned their lawns into gardens and shared the bounty of food with them. I’m a big believer in the philosophy “grow food, not lawns”.
Continue reading...Rob Greenfield gardened, fished and foraged to eat more sustainably and encourage others to do the same. But to succeed, he needed the community
For the last year I grew and foraged 100% of my food. No grocery stores, no restaurants, not even a drink at a bar. Nature was my garden, my pantry and my pharmacy.
Most people would imagine I live in the countryside on a farm, but actually I live in a city; Orlando, Florida, a few miles from the centre. When I arrived here, I didn’t own any land, so in order to grow my food I met people in the neighbourhood and turned their lawns into gardens and shared the bounty of food with them. I’m a big believer in the philosophy “grow food, not lawns”.
Continue reading...Researchers show disturbance to lawns increases likelihood of pest and weed invasion
Rewilding gardens may be growing in popularity but even a modest reduction in lawn mowing can boost wildlife, increase pollinators and save money, according to a study.
Researchers from the University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières found that reducing the intensity of trimming lawns in urban areas can also reduce pests and weeds that cause allergies.
Continue reading...Researchers show disturbance to lawns increases likelihood of pest and weed invasion
Rewilding gardens may be growing in popularity but even a modest reduction in lawn mowing can boost wildlife, increase pollinators and save money, according to a study.
Researchers from the University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières found that reducing the intensity of trimming lawns in urban areas can also reduce pests and weeds that cause allergies.
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