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Time Saving Alternatives to Grass

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Growing grass in your holiday property requires time, patience and money. If you do not take care of it, through regular maintenance it can be filled with weeds and grow tall degrading your property. The task of cutting the grass can become very tedious especially if you are not living in the property for the entire year. Fortunately, there are alternatives to grass that help save time and are easy to maintain. Below we have listed some of the best solutions for your lawn; Clover At first glance, clover may look like it’s a type of weed that will only make your lawn look bad. But to an experienced landscaper, clover could be easily integrated or mixed with grass and the look of the lawn remains the same. It’s a perfect alternative especially when you don’t plan to step on the lawn as clover can beautifully cover your ground. Artificial Grass Forget about cutting your lawn frequently and instead install artificial grass in your holiday home. Placing the material is relative

Purchase a New Property before Stamp Duty Change in March

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Everybody pays taxes and they are very important because they ensure that public services run as expected. Without taxes, the government would not be able to provide the country with free services and assistance. For this reason, most people do not complain on the taxes they have to pay regula rly. Fortunately, the government provides some leeway for individuals and families looking for opportunities to s ave on taxes. The perfect example for families to save on taxes is the stamp duty holiday which is set to expire on the 24 th of March this year. This offer is a stamp duty exemption for individuals and families purchasing properties for the first time. The stamp duty holiday is only valid for properties valued less than £250,000. This is a very rare opportunity for first time buyers because they get to enjoy a well-priced property without paying thousands more on stamp duty. Aside from the stamp duty holiday, homebuilders are also providing additional perks for first time ho