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Buying a new build home can be daunting, as without the reassurance of a previous dweller, how will you know that the home is up to scratch? In this guide, you can find key snags to look out for in your home, along with who to report any issues to and when they should be […]

Renting a home, but feeling stumped by the restrictions of renting? It’s easy to feel like the best thing to do is to tear everything down and whack some paint on the walls, but we’re here to say there’s a better way. You just have to get creative. Here are 5 clever ways that you […]

It can be tricky making your rented home feel like your own space when there are still restrictions on what you can and can’t do. That doesn’t mean, though, you have to keep things as they were on move-in day. We’ve got the advice for how to spice up your rent-to-buy home in non-damaging ways […]

Moving house can be a highly stressful undertaking. You never realise how much stuff you have until you have to move all of it to a new home! With poor preparation and planning, your move into a new home can become even more difficult and stressful. So, what are some of the most common mistakes […]

First home packing forces you to reconsider the worth of every single thing you own. From furniture to tech, to cutlery sets and even pens. It’s exhausting. But with careful planning, you can completely bypass the stress of the big day. That starts with making a list. But what do you even need to bring? […]

Undeniably, moving home can be one of life’s most stressful undertakings. From finding a new property, to giving away your current home, to reorganising utilities, the things to do never stop. And then, suddenly, at the end of it all, you have to pack up everything you own and ship out, which can often be […]

So you’re at a point where you can start considering your next (or first) property purchase. Congratulations! But there are so many things to consider, and one of the most fundamental choices is between a new build vs old house. Whichever you prefer will come down to personal preference, but let’s start with one question: […]

Have you looked at your energy bill lately, or is it too much to handle? That might not be the case if you’re living in a new build home. Energy bills in new builds are often said to be cheaper, but is that true? And — if so — why do new builds save so […]

You did it! You made it into your new home. Now, let’s turn this blank canvas into a home worth showing off. In this blog, we will explore 5 tips from us here at Plumlife to help you discover and create your dream home.   So, what are our top tricks for decorating a new […]