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The number of students in the UK has grown rapidly in the 21st century, opening up a lucrative new market for private landlords who have the opportunity to capitalise on the increased demand for accommodation. In 1997, the total number

Dating back to more than 3,000 years ago, Feng Shui is a historic Chinese art and science. When translated, feng means ‘wind’ and shui means ‘water’ – two elements associated with good health in Chinese culture. Having good Feng Shui,

The aesthetic beauty of some pieces of furniture makes them into classics, with the top designers creating iconic items that are recognised internationally as style masterpieces. Read on to find out about ten of the all-time greatest furniture designers and

As unlikely as it might seem, Morocco is the home of the oldest university in the world – it was established by a Muslim woman in 859 AD.   History Al-Qarawiyyin in Fez is recognised by UNESCO and the Guinness

While it’s generally the characters in television shows that make them memorable, there’s no denying that the settings can also make a huge impact. We regularly welcome all sorts of characters into our living rooms, with our sofas being a

The sofa is an important part of any home, being a comfy spot where we spend a great deal of our downtime. It’s hardly surprising that the sofa plays a key role in many of our great TV sitcoms too

Prior to the 1950’s you’d be hard pressed to choose your furniture and take it home the same day. After placing your order at a shop or with a carpenter, you would be waiting for a considerable time before the

Friends is a cult US sitcom from the 1990s which still attracts an enthusiastic following to this day. It revolves around the lives and loves of a group of twenty-somethings living in New York city. Rachel Green, brother and sister

Inspector Morse was a long-running ITV drama series set in Oxford. Based on the detective novels written by acclaimed British author Colin Dexter, the title character in the television series was played by John Thaw, who starred in all 33

The BBC’s flagship home renovation programme, Homes Under the Hammer features the purchase of often run-down properties at auction, with the buyer estimating their budget for renovation and hoping to make a profit with the improvements. Launched in May 2003,