All glitz and glamour Feb 2 2008
If you want to cast your own spell on your home, a good place to start is by thinking of what you would define as glamorous. Clare Jobson takes a look at some chic ideas. more
Undefined Headline Jan 26 2008
KEEP in touch with North-East gardening and floral events through this column every Saturday. more
Get cosy Jan 26 2008
SAY the words “country home” and you evoke an image of a cosy sanctuary with roaring log fires and a chance to connect with nature. But you don’t have to live in the country to create that country look, or even have an older property. more
Oakhurst is growing in popularity Jan 26 2008
ARECENTLY-UNVEILED show home is proving popular with homebuyers at the Greenfields site in Cassop, County Durham. more
Versatile townhouses fit busy lives Jan 26 2008
ARANGE of buyers have been impressed with the size and classic styling of the Hanover house type. And number 32 Queens Gate, at Consett Park, in Consett, is the last in the regal line of the popular Hanover townhouse designs, built by Strathmore Homes. more
Popular mix of work, nature and homes Jan 19 2008
LIVING, working and nature come together in harmony in a new development which is proving particularly popular. more
Keeping buyers up to date Jan 19 2008
A GREAT deal of attention is paid to first-time buyers, but people moving up the property ladder often don’t get their fair share of help, according to one builder. more
Undefined Headline Jan 19 2008
Sitting pretty: Play the hostess with this funky wide round seat – just don’t forget the fondue! It costs £895 and is available from www.house couturier.com more
Sharp style in Billy Elliot home town Jan 19 2008
THE former mining town of Easington Lane in County Durham was once the set for world-acclaimed film Billy Elliot and has quickly become a sought-after area for homebuyers looking to take advantage of the picturesque countryside while being within easy reach of nearby cities. more
Striking just the right balance at Corbridge Jan 19 2008
ONLY 10 homes are being built at a new development in the popular Northumberland town of Corbridge. But one was sold as soon as builders Anvil Homes launched the development, St Helen’s Court. more
Sea views with plenty of choice Jan 12 2008
SEA views and a range of homes will soon be on offer at a new development which is about to be launched. more
Keep the blues at bay Jan 5 2008
Don’t let dark and dreary January get the better of you this year – and most importantly says Clare Jobson – don’t blitz that glitz. more
Undefined Headline Dec 29 2007
New year is the one time of the year when you have the perfect excuse to throw the glitziest party ever so it’s essential you get things just right. Clare Jobson sees 2008 in with a bang. more
Gifts that salve the conscience Dec 18 2007
Matt Blake scours the region for a selection of gift and food ideas for the ultimate ethical Christmas. more