South Wales Evening Post

Style with Lesley Taylor ; Swansea's Lesley Taylor Is an Interior Designer and Author. She has Joined the Team As Our Interiors Expert. Lesley Also Holds the Role of Design Director at Taylors, Www.Taylorsetc.Co.Uk

THE summer is officially over and there's absolutely nothing we can do about it! I am a Welsh girl, born and bred and so the cold temperatures, rain and snow never really come as a shock. I've actually come to enjoy the cosy, Welsh winters but in order to fully appreciate and enjoy this time of year, there are certain preparations that need to me made. With no control over how cold it's going to be or how much rain falls, it's nice to know there are a number of things we can do in order to en...

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Housing Prices On the Rise, but Only in South ; Property News

HOUSE prices edged ahead by 0.2 per cent during September as the market continued to recover more quickly in southern regions than northern ones, research showed today. The average home in England and Wales is now worth Pounds 156,100, only 5.6 per cent less than a year ago, according to property intelligence group Hometrack.

Collar Must-Have Accessory

IT all began so simply with the love of a pet, so no-one is more surprised than designer Ben de Lisi that his dog cushion is a bow- wow success. The bright red cushion with an appliqued image of a cute French bulldog has been a total sell-out in Debenhams, and there's now a waiting list of customers who want to get their paws on the Pounds 18 item.

Style with Lesley Taylor

like this only add to the homely appeal and can be enjoyed aesthetically as well as practically. If you're old fireplace is looking a little tired, simply update the look with new tiles or a lick of paint. This way, you can save the pennies, rejuvenate the room, all the while, retaining its wonderful original charm and adding value to the property.

Ashley Jones & Partners Mumbles

Students Give House Market Boost

AS hundreds of thousands of new students begin university this month, investors in the student housing market will continue to see strong returns, according to Swansea's largest estate agent. The student accommodation sector continues to be one of the best performing areas of the housing market, which experts put largely down to a significant supply and demand imbalance. Student numbers are growing year upon year, including a 10.4 per cent increase on the number of new students entering unive...

Four Great Buy-to-Rent Houses

48 Terrace Road, Swansea This well-presented, mid-terrace property is conveniently located with good access to the city centre and Swansea Metropolitan University. It features three bedrooms, a box/study room, two reception rooms, an attic and a large kitchen/ breakfast room, as well as a large bathroom and separate toilet. Offers in the region of Pounds 129,950. .For more information call John Francis in Swansea on 01792 653508.