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Are you pet prepared?

PETS can be a welcome addition to your family, providing much-needed comfort when loved ones are away and a sense of continuity when moving frequently...

How can I give my quarter a makeover?

Giving your home a new look is not the easiest of challenges when you're on a tight budget, but Army spouse and blogger Mel Prescott-Davies has a few ...

How we live

Earlier this year, AFF’s Big Survey received a record number of responses when we asked how you want to live as an Army family. The results will help ...

New lettings legislation

Do you own a property and let it out? If so, changes to tax regulations coming into force next year may affect you. Our Money & Allowances Special...

Under the spotlight

After a very poor start to the housing contract, with thousands of complaints from families living in homes not fit for purpose, CarillionAmey’s manag...

The future of Service accommodation

LAST week, Chief of Defence People Lieutenant General Richard Nugee wrote a letter to all Service personnel explaining the reasons behind the proposed...

Deposit details

If you’ve decided you’d like to own your own home, there are a few things you can do to make the process easier. Saving for a deposit is often the big...

The future of housing

THE MOD has been examining how to modernise the way it provides accommodation to families. The current system works if you are married and living in S...

Homes fit for heroes

A FORMER Army barracks near Salisbury Plain is being transformed into a housing project with homes on a unique veteran campus. The site of former Ers...

Settling in style

Mel Prescott-Davies and her soldier Chris Green bought their Victorian terrace in Staffordshire through the Forces Help to Buy scheme and soon got to ...