Blend the old with the new for the most cutting-edge interior design
Homes in South Wales are an eclectic mix when it comes to interior design according to a survey from one of the region’s leading housebuilders. Five star housebuilder David Wilson Homes has examined the latest trends in interior design to gauge local people’s attitudes to home improvement and décor - and the results are quite eclectic! When asked what sort of style they would ideally choose for their home design, 43 per cent prefer a modern style with 31 per cent said traditional décor was the best description of their own home. 7.5 per cent would go as far as to describe their style as ‘eclectic’ - a variety of possessions gathered over a lifetime of fads and trends with colours and fixtures purposely thrown together more recently for effect. Only seven per cent confessed to deliberately styling their pad in a ‘funky and on-trend’ fashion, although actually admitting to this could be frowned upon as distinctly unfashionable. When asked about their influences, the survey revealed that social media and glossy magazines are the most popular sources of inspiration. Almost a quarter head to social media sites such as Instagram with 17 per cent looking at glossy magazines.
It seems the advent and prominence of online websites Instagram, Pinterest and other social media tools has replaced the more traditional sounding board of a best friend when it comes to seeking advice on home styling
matters.
However the stand-out response to this question actually found almost half of those surveyed (47 per cent) claimed they don’t seek inspiration from any sources before styling their homes – instead content to throw their effects into their lives to see how they ‘fit.’ “Looking at the results of this piece of research and the abundance of sources all around us telling us about home décor styles and trends, it’s interesting to see
how so many people’s style evolves over the years,” said David Wilson Homes sales director Richard Lawson. “We are always keen to ensure our show homes are inspirational and it sounds like the variety of styles we showcase really do reflect the differing tastes of those in South Wales.” For more information about David Wilson Homes near you, please call 0844 5710 385 or visit
dwh.co.uk
says, property specialist lawyers at Clarke Willmott LLP. One Show, replayed how two fraudsters used identity theft to transfer which the property was put up for auction. M Willmott, said: “Property fraud is a real threat and people who have paid off their mortgage are in a particularly vulnerable position as there are no lenders or other interested parties involved. Similarly people who do not live at their property need to be on guard.
“There are protective measures that property owners can take, for ensures they receive a warning as soon as anyone attempts to deal with their property. “However, although the alert service is an effective warning service it does not automatically block any dealings. In the case highlighted by the BBC, the fraudsters were able to intercept mail, forge signatures and attempt to sell the property through auction with no viewings. Fortunately the victim stumbled across the advertisement three days before the auction and was able to stop the
New Homes Wales and the South West men in their tracks.
“It shows the lengths fraudsters will go to and for that reason registering a restriction on the property register is more secure. This can be done by a solicitor for around £200 - £250 plus VAT, which is not a huge amount to pay to protect an asset as valuable as a house. “Sadly it is not something that many people do, but really should be something people consider, especially if they have made their last mortgage payment or the property is vacant or let.” M Property Fraud Line on 0300 006 7030 for anyone who believes a fraud has been committed against their property. Clarke Willmott LLP is a national the country, including Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton and Taunton.
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