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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.

Make the most of nature at home
April 7, 2021
We talk to wildlife expert Steve Backshall about how a few small, simple changes at home can really help the local wildlife flourish.
The best spring cleaning tech
April 7, 2021
From the best cleaning robots to the best jet washers, the best tech out there for a squeaky clean home.
9 things you can do in a weekend to improve the appeal of your home
April 6, 2021
A little time and elbow grease may be all you need to boost the the asking price of your property. Here are nine things you can do in a weekend to improve the appeal of your home.
5 home improvements that do not require planning permission
March 31, 2021
Is your home ready for a post-lockdown refresh? Here are the large projects you can tackle right away...
Home Truths: ‘I moved into my Shared Ownership flat three weeks before lockdown’
March 29, 2021
We speak to a 34-year-old hairdresser on £31K about moving from a shared rental to her own place in East London, after securing a 35% share of her new home.
8 kitchen trends for Spring 2021
March 26, 2021
Your kitchen has been working hard this year. It's time to reward it with a luscious spring refresh.
9 homes you won’t believe cost less than £100k
March 23, 2021
Feel like your dream home is out of reach? Check out these great value properties for sale at prices well below the national average.
8 clever ways to embrace broken plan living
March 23, 2021
Adore the airiness of open-plan living but in desperate need of some pockets of privacy and cosiness? Check out our clever solutions.
Revealed: the most affordable areas in Britain
March 18, 2021
Have successive lockdowns prompted you to look for a new home with more space? Our research reveals where you can find the most affordable properties.
Home Truths: ‘I made so much profit through selling my Help to Buy flat, I bought a Victorian family home’
March 17, 2021
We talk to a 36-year-old marketing manager on £65K about how he swapped his new-build flat for a three-bed terrace in East London.
WFH in style with the latest home office tech
March 16, 2021
Whether you have a dedicated desk or a makeshift workspace, here's how to invest in a better home office
Garden room ideas: inside inspo for outside living
March 9, 2021
From humble sheds to exotic treehouses, ecopods to summerhouses, your garden offers the perfect opportunity to add a fabulous room to your home.
9 houseboats for life on the water
March 8, 2021
Dreaming of life on the river? From panoramic views to easy access to the city, houseboat dwellings offer a different way of living.
How to beat the stamp duty holiday deadline
March 4, 2021
With the Chancellor’s tax break now extended, here’s everything you need to know about taking advantage of the potential saving.