Johanna Hamilton

The Three Crowns is a beautiful old country pub, set back from the road in Brinkworth – the longest village in England. It’s a pleasant drive from Swindon and is certainly worth the effort.

The average house price in England is now almost eight times the average wage, sparking a call from councils to be allowed to invest significantly in house building.

Chestnut Gardens, a unique development for over 55s from Blue Cedar Homes, is opening its doors on Thursday 5 October from 10am to 4pm. Situated close to Shrivenham High Street, Chestnut Gardens has only two plots remaining, so individuals and couples looking for a combination of open space and beautiful homes are urged to visit soon.

Amid cries of “oi, Love, don’t come in here, it’s still a building site!” I entered the very grand Burkhardt Hall on Swindon’s Regent’s Circus. The former 122 year old technical college that has educated thousands of Swindon students and supported the region’s thriving industrial and commercial prosperity – is now enjoying a long awaited reincarnation into luxury flats.

As summer gently fades, the focus for many will transition from holidays to home sales, says DAVID DEVLIN, Director of Belvoir in Devizes. Whether relocating for work or simply taking advantage of the still low mortgage interest rates to realize the goal of a bigger, newer or otherwise more appealing home, many will be preparing to sell their homes during the autumn property season.

It’s finger clicking good!

After a hectic summer, Back to School can bring some much needed respite and routine to family life. However, getting organised in one area of life, can bring the other neglected areas into sharp focus. If you’re in need of a bit of a tidy, organise and declutter, or you simply need to cheer yourself up with a bit of (free) retail therapy, then these free apps, websites and good ideas could be just up your street…

The majority of people planning to buy or sell a property are not influenced by Brexit, according to a new study.