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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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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Explore Michael Jackson's Neverland ranch – finally sold for $22 million
Michael Jackson's (in)famous ranch – finally sold after being on the market since 2015
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How the Brexit deal will affect shopping your favorite British brands online in the US
Based in the US and planning on buying something from the UK? Here's what the Brexit deal means for you
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Home prices 2021 warning – property experts have a warning for home buyers
Planning on buying a home in the New Year? You might want to think again as experts issue this home prices 2021 warning
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Can I still view a house in lockdown? The rules around house viewings as we enter Tier 4
With the UK entering another national lockdown, what are the rules around house viewings and house moves?
By Anna K. Cottrell Published