The Brief The challenge in this coastal garden was to work with a somewhat dated, Italian-style, brick based sunken garden and updating it into a practical space for entertaining and enjoying the amazing sea views. The client had lots of…
Who among us hasn’t lusted over the thought of a proper Chinese? We all have our own favourite little place; usually some branch of tinsel-roofed eatery, which, I might add, several of serve some seriously delicious food, but it doesn’t…
I can’t be the only person who has been trying to spend as much of my life outside as possible in the past few weeks, rigging up a (safe!) power source and a sturdy table so I can work on…
Likoni – Prices From £365,000 Likoni is a stunning and truly unique collection of eight architect designed luxury 2 bedroom 2 bathroom new build contemporary apartments. Likoni is the latest project by the highly regarded team at Caleb Developments completed…
Steve Webber, Director of Maidmans Moving & Storage Steve has many years experience in the moving and storage industry. Mrs J asked “What are your top tips for packing?” Steve replied: “Packing is a crucial part of any move. Get it…
(Above Photo credit: Steve Flannagan, Steve’s Images) If your holiday let is looking tired, or your getting complaints or poor reviews, take heart, there’s plenty you can do to turn your rental around. Comfortable, stylish décor is a key part of your…
Tax changes and the new accommodation platforms mean restrictive lease conditions are starting to hit valuations. There are a few blocks of flats in Parkstone that don’t allow any letting at all, an experiment from a different era. The concept…
Instructing a solicitor to give some advice on a matter for the very first time can be a frightening prospect. Sometimes the perception of lawyers is that they are all very expensive and quite imposing and scary people. In…
As we press on in to the new and exciting year ahead, it’s time to give our homes some much-needed TLC, specifically in the form of a therapeutic spring clean. Our homes are our very own little sanctuaries, a place…
Over 150 years ago, an ivory fronted boarding house known as ‘The Brookside’ was born; built to serve the needs of refuge seeking artists and dreamers alike. In 1891 a weary traveller – otherwise known as Thomas Hardy – called…