Community

Derian House Hospice

A team of volunteers from our North West headquarters spent a day sprucing up the outdoor areas of Derian House Children’s Hospice in Chorley, Lancashire.
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Buying and Moving

The Ultimate Guide To Moving House With Pets

From packing boxes and road trips, to unfamiliar surroundings and different neighbours, a new house can be just as big a change for animals as it for their owners. In this guide, we’ll share some useful tips and tricks for helping your animal companion prepare for the move, as well as looking at how to get them settled into their new home (or should we say kingdom!) – let’s take a look!
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Community

North West Golf Day 2026

A Greater Manchester charity supporting people living with, or at risk of, heart disease has received a £9,180 donation thanks to a fundraising golf day organised by Wain Homes.
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Lifestyle

Four Things Nobody Tells You About Moving To Devon (And One They Will!)

Somewhere between your third cream tea of the day and a scenic afternoon stroll along the coast, a familiar thought creeps in: what if this could be everyday life? Before you’ve even made it back to the car, you’re already browsing lists of the best places to live in Devon. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the four things nobody tells you about living in Devon (and the one thing they absolutely will!), so you’ll be all set to actually make the move. Let’s take a look!
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Buying and Moving

The Three Biggest Myths About New Build Homes (And One That Is Actually True!)

From ‘thin walls’ to ‘no personality’, there’s no shortage of opinions on offer about new build homes. So, when you’ve got estate agents pointing to energy efficiency and low maintenance on one hand, and friends and family are warning you off entirely on the other, it’s easy to get overwhelmed! In this guide, we’ll bust some of the most common misconceptions about new builds, as well as addressing the concerns that genuinely matter – so you can make an informed choice as to whether they’re the right choice for you!
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Buying and Moving

Do I Need a Conveyancer to Buy a New Build Home?

You’ve found the dream plot and you’re already dreaming of cabinet finishes and colour schemes, not to mention the house-warming party! It’s all super exciting – until the paperwork lands that is. Suddenly, you’re staring at contracts full of legal jargon that all needs to be deciphered and completed within a tight timeframe. This is where hiring a conveyancer really helps. In this guide, we’ll walk you through exactly what conveyancing involves, what it costs, the timeframe you can expect, and why hiring a professional is usually the smartest move.
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