boydens.co.uk 05 Life at Home Contents 06 Homes with style Browse our shopping pages for inspiration and ideas for your home. 13 News Check out what’s going on in the property market and pick up essential advice. 16 Riding the mortgage roller-coaster Mortgage consultant Chris Pargin on the white knuckle ride of borrowing during a pandemic. 24 Let the sunshine in Shoe designer and blogger Jacqueline Mercer chats to us about her stunning kitchen makeover. 30 Cooling the cost of living Discover 12 ways to take the heat out of your energy bills this winter. 36 Hot home trends We take a look at some of the big ‘must-haves’ for interiors in 2022. 44 Making wishes come true ‘The Home Genie’ Georgina Burnett gives her top tips for buying or selling a property. 48 Sublime Sudbury Find out what makes this market town in Suffolk such a great place to live, work and visit. 53 ‘I would not want to work anywhere else!’ We catch up with Angela Jeffery, Boydens’ Sudbury Branch Manager. EDITORIAL EDITOR Anna-Marie Casas ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE Chantell Keston, Debbie Taylor CREATIVE ART DIRECTOR Lee Thomas MARKETING CREATIVE MARKETING MANAGER Dominic Littler PUBLISHING PUBLISHING DIRECTOR Clara Deeks MANAGING DIRECTOR Allistair Hunter OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Tracy Norton-Mead CONTACT Life at Home Magazine, DS Media, 7 Faraday Close, Oakwood Industrial Estate, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex CO15 4TR Advertising Enquiries: 01255 221322 Editorial Enquiries: [email protected] Life at Home Magazine is published by DS Media on behalf of Boydens estate agency. The contents of this magazine must not be reproduced without permission. Life at Home Magazine is available FREE for property buyers, sellers, tenants and landlords registered with Boydens in North Essex and South Su olk. 54 Make your move Our handy guide to prepare your home for sale. 58 Plugging in We assess the rise of the electric car and how properties need to adapt. 64 Home and dry Damp and condensation in a rental – who’s liable? 66 The rental safety net Why a rental guarantee is vital for landlords who want to protect their income. HAPPY NEW MOVE! Expert tips and inspiration for your next home HOME LIFE AT –– A magazine exclusively devoted to proper ty buyers, sel lers, tenants and landlords –– HOT TRENDS Discover the latest ‘must-haves’ for 2022 Winter 2022 AFresh START WE’LL BE WITH YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY PERFECT LOCATION Why Sudbury is the place to be for work, rest and play 16 48 58 Cover image courtesy of Furl, showing the London Storage Sofa in Aqua Grey Velvet Corduroy, £1,550. www.furl.co.uk
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