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Issue: 578
22 May 12 - 28 May 12

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» Star Buys: Dancing stars in Brighton

And step kick kick leap kick touch… yes, Brighton has dancing feet. As you may have seen in recent weeks, top West End choreographer Stepehen Mears loves Brighton and has made his home on Marine Parade. So too has the creator of the all male Swan Lake and Car Man, choreographer Matthew Bourne, who lives a few doors along the seafront.

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» House Plan Interiors: Home Comforts

Fantastic furniture from classic Victorian designs to cutting-edge modern styles with House Plan Interiors

The House Plan Interiors showroom on the bustling North Street in the city centre has doubled in size following their move into number 27 North Street. Read the rest of this article »

» Latest Business: Fixing issues

Latest Homes met with Brighton Housing Trust to discover how they are tackling the bigger issues of homelessness

What do you think of when you think of a homeless person? Is it the person on the street begging for money, the one selling a magazine or someone lying drunk in a corner? They are all stereotypes that we have come to accept as the norm, but in truth they are merely the visible tip of a homeless iceberg that goes much further than many of us know. The truth is that there is a huge homelessness problem that goes unaccounted: people who are staying on friends’ sofas and floors, begging favours from family on a short-term basis. Read the rest of this article »

» Berkeley Homes: Manor Born

21st century life in a grand manor, new show homes opening this weekend

Summers Place, six miles from Horsham, sees the launch of its latest new show homes this weekend in the stunning Grade II Listed Victorian Gothic mansion. The wonderful mansion house has been home to knights, nuns, auctions and activities but now it has been artfully converted into apartments by Berkeley Homes. Read the rest of this article »

» Building Opinions

Robert Stuart Nemeth on Brighton Station

Now that I am commuting up to London again, it seems only appropriate that I look into the fascinating history of Brighton Station. Of the eight railways stations in Brighton and Hove, Brighton Station is of course the largest. Read the rest of this article »

» Latest Business: It’s a fix

But in a good way, as Latest Homes discovers after meeting with Rand & Co

Rand & Co started solely as a sales agency but when Hayley Majtas joined Graham Rand in the Portslade office it was to develop a booming lettings business. Since then, that side of the business has grown immeasurably. So much so that the emphasis of the business is currently on lettings. Read the rest of this article »

» Latest Interiors: Floor Comforts

Latest Interiors gives the home a quick and simple make over by adding a rug to your living space

Accessorise, add a splash of colour, or even give
your space a makeover by choosing the right rug. This season, colour is everywhere, so be bold and make a statement. This week, Latest Interiors checks out some bright and beautiful rugs… Read the rest of this article »

» Explore Living: The scenic route

Explore Living launch the Route 85 scheme to help first-time buyers purchase a home at Saltdean’s Grand Ocean development

Explore Living is launching a new-home purchasing plan to give a helping hand to first-time buyers at its premier coastal development Grand Ocean – the former 1930s art-deco hotel in Saltdean
The Route 85 scheme is an opportunity for first-time buyers to purchase their first home in a highly sought-after location at the seaside and get a much needed leg-up onto the property ladder. Read the rest of this article »

» Oliver Borrow: Summer days

Now is the time to enjoy your outside space, says garden designer Oliver Borrow

The nights are getting longer and warmer, and now is the time to be making most of your outside space. There is nothing better than sitting back and enjoying the flowers and plants that are now bursting into bloom for the summer months. It is a time to relax in the evenings after a day’s work with a big glass of crisp white wine and admire the garden. Read the rest of this article »

» Streetcar: The Wheel Thing

A motor vehicle was once an object of desire, but Streetcar makes owning your own car a less attractive option

There was a time when owning a car was high on everyone’s list of priorities. A car gave you status, it gave you mobility, convenience, and it gave you freedom. Whether you desired a nippy hatchback or a sleek sports model, car ownership was the thing to do. Read the rest of this article »

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