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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Why pricing your home right is crucial when selling – property experts warn
Pricing your home right is an absolute must if you want to sell your home fast; real estate experts explain what pricing a home correctly means
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5 gardening mistakes that spoil our gardens – and really frustrate us
These gardening mistakes are easy to keep making year after year; Gardener Scott give his tips for eliminating them and enjoying a better garden
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Biophilic design is 2021's most exciting new interior trend – how to use it in your home
Biophilic design is great news for our homes and gardens; architects and interior designers give their top tips on easily incorporating it into your home
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The trees that increase property value – and the ones that will lose you money
Here's what to look for to identify trees that increase property value – and those that will reduce it
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Does a home theater increase home value? Here's what real estate experts say
The answer to this question will depend on several factors – here's what they are, according to experts
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These are the two rooms to spend your budget on – if you want to increase the value of your home
If you want to increase the value of your home post-pandemic, you're guaranteed to benefit from spending money on these areas of your home
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5 hotel decoration secrets for backyards – to transform your al fresco dining area in time for summer
Missing the pleasure of dining out in an impeccably-designed outdoor lounge in a hotel? A luxury interior and hotel designer advises on hotel decoration in your back yard
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The best paint colors for selling a house – interior designers advise
If you're looking for the best paint colors for selling a house quickly, you're in the right place. We have interior design advice for using them, too
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5 best ways to cut house moving costs – as revealed by consumer experts
You can cut your moving costs, and these are the top ways to do so
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Sarah Raven shares her favorite herb for growing in a small garden – and how to look after it
Sarah Raven sings the praises of the 'overlooked' plant that can make for a stunning display in your garden if grown correctly
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Home prices surge, but homeowners aren't selling: here's the one thing you should do if you're a buyer
As home prices continue to surge, there are fewer and fewer listings for buyers to choose from; here's why homeowners are wary of selling, according to a property expert
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4 compromises home buyers should never make – according to a property expert
Buying a house requires flexibility and compromise, but these are the non-negotiables, according to a property expert
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The one home improvement that will add the most value to your property
Brand new data shows that if you only make one improvement to the home you're hoping to sell for more, it should be this one
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Property experts warn buyers to act fast –as houses across the US sell in record time
The exceptional demand for homes shows no signs of slowing down in almost every location in the country
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The lighting mistake we make every winter – and the expert tips to fix it
This expert lighting tip for winter may surprise you, but it works wonders for dark rooms
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Savvy home movers from coastal areas are leading the Sun Belt Surge to these key cities
According real estate experts, the next property hotspots will all be in sunny locations – just not the ones you're probably thinking
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Joanna Gaines's top tips for using green paint will put a spring in your decor's step
Green is everywhere this season, and Joanna Gaines knows her green; follow her top tips to incorporate it into your interior design this season
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Property experts reveal the top home buyer mistakes to avoid when viewing a house
Some mistakes when buying a home are more serious than others; these are the ones to avoid, according to real estate and mortgage experts
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Monty Don's clever tip for getting three months of beautiful spring flowers from just one container
Monty Don shares his bulb planting tip on how to layer spring bulbs in a container and create the perfect early-blooming display
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The new house moving service that means you can holiday on move day
If you've ever wished that someone could do your house move for you, it's now a reality – with a brand-new service that doesn't even require your presence during the move
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A house price rise – and further delays – are ahead, Rightmove warns buyers
The UK housing market is not about to slow down, according to the latest Rightmove House Price Index
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Explore Gwyneth Paltrow's grand childhood home in New York City
The star and Goop entrepreneur grew up in NYC – take a look inside her childhood home
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Friluftsliv is the new lifestyle trend for 2021 we're embracing (sorry, Hygge)
It may be even more unpronounceable than hygge, but this open-air living trend is making us feel a little bit more positive about the new year
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This historic Vanderbilt mansion is so big it spans two towns – take the tour
This Vanderbilt mansion is immense – peek inside the 46-bedroom estate
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