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Welcome to our Property Features section, where you can discover the latest home style inspirations and expert advice on making the most of your home. We also talk to people who share the stories behind their homes, whether they currently rent, have bought for the first time or have chosen to move to a bigger home. Register for your free Zooploma for expert advice.

How to make the most of your outside space
June 8, 2021
From tiny terraces to lavish landscapes, here’s how to really enjoy your slice of the great outdoors.
9 homes with swimming pools for less than £500k
June 8, 2021
Think you need to be a millionaire to own a home with a swimming pool? We’ve found nine for sale that prove you don't have to splash quite so much cash.
Home Truths: ‘Our London flat bought us a 5-bedroom house in Norfolk’
May 25, 2021
We speak to a couple who were hard hit financially by the pandemic but found they could swap their home in the capital for a new, much more spacious life in the country.
9 things you might not know you need planning permission for
May 24, 2021
From greenhouses and sheds to treehouses and fences, the things you didn't know you might need planning permission for.
Home Truths: ‘We earn £120,000 between us but had to practically beg for a mortgage’
May 13, 2021
We talk to a corporate trainer, 31, about the difficulties she faced getting a lender despite having a £90,000 deposit and six figure income.
Could your home be worth more than you realise?
May 10, 2021
One million properties in the UK are worth £100,000 more than their owners realise. Could yours be one of them?
5 home improvements that do not require planning permission
May 4, 2021
Is your home ready for a post-lockdown refresh? Here are the large projects you can tackle right away...
Home Truths: ‘I moved to Wales mortgage-free and pocketed £100,000’
April 28, 2021
A retired photographer reveals how he pocketed £100k from selling his Manchester pad, freeing him up to enjoy life at his favourite holiday destination in Wales.
We made the big move and haven't looked back
April 27, 2021
Dreaming of a different life somewhere new? We talk to three different families about why they decided to make the leap and how it all worked out for them.
How to paint your home like a pro
April 26, 2021
Ready to give your home a fresh lick of paint? Professional decorator Myak Homberger shows us how it's done.
Kids feeling anxious about moving? Here’s what to do
April 23, 2021
We talk to the parents who’ve been through the big move and reveal how you can help your kids adjust to the transition, while allaying any fears they might have.
How to scent-stage your home
April 21, 2021
Fill your home with nature's fragrance with scents that have the power to lift the mood, calm the mind or stimulate the senses.
Home Truths: 'Why I don't live in the home I bought for £150K'
April 14, 2021
We talk to a first-time buyer who is renting out her first home in Nottingham while she rents in London (where she couldn’t afford to buy) about the emotional and financial costs.
9 of the best stores for shopping interiors
April 13, 2021
As British designer Matthew Williamson launches his home furnishings line, we take a look at the boutique stores offering chic interiors with a unique twist.