36 November CONTENTS 32 012 | NOVEMBER 2015 66 NOTEBOOK 17 23 24 27 28 30 32 NEWS This season's updates, stories and style trends THINGS TO DO, SEE, BUY AND ENJOY THIS MONTH Keep busy this November THE DARK SIDE Opt for beautiful deep hues instead of white for your kitchen 5 WAYS WITH... CONCRETE This modern material will suit almost anywhere in your house INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION Get an urban edge with on-trend rugged metallic accessories BERRY BEAUTIFUL Glam up your interiors with raspberry and blueberry hues OUT OF SPACE SOLUTIONS Clever ways with storage to make the most of every room BUYING AND SELLING 36 45 54 60 66 BUYERS SHOULD BE REALISTIC Sarah Beeny shares her views on property prices, holiday homes and the struggle buyers face getting a deposit together 20 STEPS TO GET ON THE PROPERTY LADDER Top tips on acquiring your first house or moving up a rung to a new home THE BEST CITIES FOR RENTAL GROWTH Find out where to get a good return on your buy-to-let investment WE DID IT! Three readers share the ups and downs of buying a new home HOW TO SELL LIKE A PRO Struggling to sell? Check out Sarah Beeny's expert advice 27