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Bad décor is a relationship deal breaker
Couples would refuse to move in together if they hated their partner's taste in furnishings
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Going vegan? These common household items hide animal products within them
Veganism is on the rise, but products of animal origins are lurking in everything from your lipstick to your TV...
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Cardiff is the city with the friendliest neighbours
And you've probably guessed which city has not-so-friendly neighbours
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Feeling tired all the time? A Bank Holiday lie in might be bad for you
Looking forward to sleeping in during Bank Holiday weekend? Here's what you need to know about the effect of lie-ins on your health
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Quit the gym: gardening is better for you – and here's why
New survey suggests people feel better when they garden than when exercising, cleaning, or achieving at work
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Two thirds of us sleep in dirty night clothes – and poor quality sleep is the least gross of the downsides
Here's how often you should be washing it and why it's bad for your health (hint: bedbugs, dust mites and nasty smells)
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Social care reform proposals include voluntary payments of up to £30,000
Releasing equity could pave the way to solving the social care crisis
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Unaffordable housing means we don't feel 'grown up' until our early 30s
The milestones that make us feel like we've reached adulthood are coming much later in life than they used to
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New study reveals surprising facts about our paint colour choices
Using colour psychology, your choice of bedroom paint colour might help you sleep better, just as your kitchen's could make you a better cook...
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Brits prepared to pay £1,000s extra for homes with garages and driveways
Potential home owners would part with as much as £4,000 extra for a home with driveway parking, among other desirable features
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Brits' obsession with cleaning doesn't go deep enough, survey reveals
Under the sofa, air vents, lighting fixtures and TV remotes among the many household fixtures and fittings Britons rarely or never consider cleaning
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Britain's most polluted areas are the most expensive
Areas with the highest air pollution levels found to have the most expensive housing
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Pet-friendly landlords on the rise
Typically discriminated against in the past, pet-owners are finally finding it easier to sign a rental agreement with open-minded landlords
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Real Homes Reports: poll highlights Brits' reluctance to move house
Real Homes survey reveals that we are still a nation that holds on to our homes, choosing to make the most of where we already live
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Real Homes Reports: popular live-in jobs point to Brits' desire for solitude
Our very own survey results show that many of us would like to try out unusual live-in jobs, but running a B&B and farming are no longer popular
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Real Homes Reports: period properties beat new builds in poll
Real Homes survey shows nearly half of us want a characterful period property rather than a new build
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Real Homes Reports: over half won't resettle in home town
Real Homes survey results point to a range of attitudes towards where Brits like to settle, but more than half of us can't imagine moving back to our home towns
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Single women excluded from home ownership
The gender pay gap along with stricter lending rules make home ownership unattainable for many UK women. What's to be done to help close the gender property gap?
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Real Homes Reports: survey reveals what makes a dream home
And it's not all about square footage – our research points to a strong preference for gorgeous gardens and a quiet life. An escape from stressful daily lives, perhaps?
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Brits reject workplace napping
In celebration of World Sleep Day, take a look at these bizarre sleep habits from around the world (and maybe send them over to your boss too)
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Where to live in London
Giving living in the capital a go, and wondering where in this vast city will best suit your needs? We advise on where to live in London for everything from raising a young family to commuting and partying
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Cleaning and gardening better than workout says new survey
Tackling cleaning and gardening has more benefits than going to the gym: you'll save money, boost your mental health and get a free workout
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Meanwhile Space is solution for ailing high streets
The social enterprise gives new entrepreneurs a chance to low-risk, low-cost commercial renting. Is this model good for ailing small businesses?
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Birmingham is Britain's safest city
A new online tool compares crime rates – and more – in different areas of the UK . Find out how safe your home town is
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The UK's 5 most beautiful cities – for those who want a quiet (but fulfilling) life
These UK cities and towns are quiet, picturesque, yet offer all the benefits of modern life
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Half of us dream of becoming smallholders – but few are aware of the realities of working the land
Leading the Good Life in the country is a popular dream, but what does smallholding really involve?
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