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Why Falling House Prices Might Be Good News for the Market

Are Property Trends Shifting? Housing affordability has been a pressing issue for years, but it’s especially tough for first-time buyers who need homes with accessible features, spacious layouts, wheelchair-friendly designs, and thoughtful adaptations. These types of properties are already rare and often come at a premium, making the dream of homeownership even harder to reach. […]

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Somebody Stole my Smart Gas Meter

Where Did My Smart Gas Meter Go? One of the strangest things about owning your own home is discovering its quirks, and sometimes, its missing parts. While I was preparing my new house for accessibility adaptations, I had one of those “Wait… what?” moments. My smart gas meter was gone! Completely missing! At first, I […]

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Accessible Housing is Failing

Imagine searching for a home that’s safe, functional, and gives you independence, only to discover that almost none exist. For many disabled people in the UK, this isn’t just a challenge; it’s the reality. Finding a property that works for your needs often feels like winning the lottery. We all know the UK is in […]

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What Makes An Accessible Hotel?

Whether the stay is for leisure or business, if accessible features are not present it can make or break the whole experience. But what makes a room truly accessible, and why does it matter when you’re away from your own accessible home?

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Exciting New Series for BuildMyAccessibleHome!

I’m excited to introduce a new blogging series here at BuildMyAccessibleHome, called Property Review! This series will spotlight auction properties and empty bungalows that are perfect candidates for renovation, with a focus on how they can be made into accessible, liveable spaces for everyone.

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Property Update 24: Garden Progress

Since the last update, we’ve been busy preparing the house for adaptations and clearing up both the interior and exterior of the property.

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Into the Accessible Tech: Tado Smart Thermostat

Summers Over: Winter Is Coming! Expensive bills and winter chills are on most of our minds following summer, as temperatures start to drop. It can always be scary to touch the thermostat since leaving it on too long could cause your bills to soar, and setting it too low might mean you still feel cold. […]

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Midweek Message: How Innovation Is Enhancing Accessibility

P-R-A-C-T-I-CAL things have to be practical, or whatever that song by Chappell Roan says! Recently, I came across a TikTok video showing how a hotel staff helped @theinclusivetraveller use an innovative lift. It’s fascinating to see such designs, but are they really the best solution for accessibility? Let’s explore how these groundbreaking ideas could reshape our environments for the better (or not)!

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Property Update 23: Turning the Key

The property market can be tough for first-time buyers and disabled people. After nearly 3 years of searching, this update marks a major milestone. What’s next for the blog and the journeys ahead? Read more here!

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Make Your Home More Accessible This New Year

Christmas is Over – Time for New Year! Christmas is over, and the New Year is just around the corner. Now is an excellent time to reflect and think about ways to improve the world in 2024. Inclusion can have a significant impact on those with physical impairments who may face barriers to accessing various […]