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second home abroad
Family Life & parenting

What to consider when buying a second home abroad

When I was young, we used to go on holidays to and stay in a flat my family owned. Now I am older and have a family of my own, I have sometimes wondered what it might be like to have a bolt-hole overseas, somewhere for either my wife and I to go or a

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Family Life & parenting

The three-stone ring: A symbol with meaning that has stood the test of time

Engagement rings are sometimes the catalyst for firece discussion around the dinner table at home. One of my daughters has developed incredibly detailed knowledge about the cut and clarity of diamonds while Mrs Adams enjoys discussion about precious metals. Then, of course, there is the issue of different designs and styles of rings.

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What makes acoustic curtains a good option for home theatres?

A home theatre should give a feeling of being focused and controlled, but usually, sound bounces off the hard surfaces of walls; at the same time, noise can be heard from outside. Most people want to improve their audio experience without having to tear down walls or start a big renovation project. That’s when acoustic

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Family Life & parenting

The most underrated skills for school readiness

Why are we so obsessed with whether a four-year-old can recognise every letter of the alphabet? While literacy and numeracy skills are extremely important, these will be taught by teachers as soon as your child enters the classroom. As parents, if you want to give your children a real edge, consider what physical and emotional

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Family Life & parenting

Tips when dealing with a personal injury case

You’re never really going to expect to have to deal with a personal injury case, but sometimes it happens. One minute you’re getting on with normal life, then an accident happens and you’ve got to deal with loads of paperwork, phone calls, appointments, and trying to remember what happened while you’re also trying to recover.

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