Anna K. Cottrell
Anna is a professional writer with many years of experience. She is interested in how people make houses into homes, and how our concepts of what's stylish change over time. On H&G, she specializes in writing about property – buying, selling, renting, mortgages – sustainability, and eco issues. These are areas that really interest her and she loves nothing more than getting to the detail of a difficult subject. She rents her home and is always looking at ways to make it cozy without having to do major DIY.
Latest articles by Anna K. Cottrell
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Stylist gives top tips for staging an older home for a quick sale
Older homes can be trickier to sell; an interior design professional give top recommendations to spruce up your Mid-century interior – and get quicker and better offers
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The best places to buy a vacation home in Mexico – the most beautiful spots in a stunning country
The best places to buy a vacation home in Mexico are some of the most gorgeous places we've ever seen, anywhere – the perfect investment into amazing vacations
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Does a vegetable garden add value to a home? Real estate experts weigh in
Does having a vegetable garden add value to your home? Here's what real estate professionals think
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The best places to buy a vacation home in Colorado – skiing, hiking trails, and more
The best places to buy a vacation home in Colorado will take your breath away, and will always provide you with a rental income
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The best place to buy a vacation home in Pennsylvania
The best place to buy a vacation home in Pennsylvania has something for everyone – and affordable home prices
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The home storage features that add value – from small additions to full storage rooms
These enviable home storage features will help you sell your home for more – and faster
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Best places to buy a beach house in North Carolina – the hidden gems perfect for summer vacations
These are the best places to buy a beach house in North Carolina, according to real estate experts
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The architectural features that add value to a home – according to interior designers and expert realtors
These are the architectural features that will add value at resale
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The best places to buy a vacation home in the Hamptons
The best places to buy a vacation home in the Hamptons will deliver unforgettable summers – and substantial extra rental income
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5 ways to sell a house fast – this is what buyers really want right now
If time is of essence for your home sale, zooming in on these elements of your home will sell it fast, according to real estate experts
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The best places to buy a vacation home in Georgia
The Peach State has some incredible destinations for vacation homes – enjoy luscious scenery and plenty of extra rental income
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Living room features that add value to a home – from easy updates to complete remodels
The living room is more important than ever to home buyers spending more time at home; real estate experts share the living room updates that will increase your home's resale value
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Best places to buy a vacation home in Massachusetts – the prime spots in the heart of New England
These are the best places to buy a vacation home in Massachusetts; the Bay State has unrivalled opportunities for relaxation, with additional rental income on the cards
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The 5 bedroom features that add value to a home – real estate experts name their favorites
These bedroom features will add value to a home – and give your bedroom a luxury look and feel in the process
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The best places to buy a vacation home in Illinois
Enjoy scenic lake and river views in the midwestern jewel of a state – and make some rental income, too
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85% of home buyers want an extra large pantry – real estate experts explain why your house sale depends on one
Oversized pantries are one of the most desired kitchen features right now; real estate and design experts give their top tips for incorporating one into your kitchen
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These are the best places to buy a vacation home in California – beyond Lake Tahoe
The best places to buy a vacation home in the Sunshine State – whether you want to stay there yourself or make a bit of rental income
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3 succession planting tips from Joe Gardener – to give you the biggest, longest harvest ever
Succession planting can take your garden to a whole new level – here are the most important tips and tricks for making it work
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Does decorative molding add value to a home? We've asked the experts
Is decorative molding such as cornicing and coving a value-adding investment, or just a nice-to-have? Real estate experts give their answers
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Best places to buy a vacation home in New York – old favorites and up-and-coming second home hotspots
The best places to buy a vacation home in New York are perfect to get away from city life – and make some extra rental income
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Everything you need to know about summer solstice gardening – with Gardener Scott's help
Gardener Scott shares his top tips for how to use the summer solstice to improve your garden
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These bathroom features add value to your home – and none of them is a bathtub
If you're looking to maximize your home's resale value, these are the features worth investing in, according to real estate professionals
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The best place to buy a vacation home in Florida – it's not where you think it is
These are the best places to buy a vacation home in Florida, and they're not all in Miami
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The top 3 vacation home hotspots in Texas, according to real estate experts
Thinking of buying a vacation home in the Lone Star State? These are the hottest locations right now, and they might not be where you think
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