Industry News Archive

Pub owner faces battle over glazed canopy

31 March 2010
A Yorkshire pub owner is fighting what could be a potentially costly battle to keep the glazed canopy he installed to give his patrons somewhere to shelter while having a cigarette.Michael McMahon of the Walkers Arms in Golcar, Huddersfield replaced a...

Interest rates 'unlikely to increase'

31 March 2010
Those considering taking out a loan to finance a bespoke conservatory or other home improvement may be waiting with baited breath to hear whether interest rates will rise next week.However, a leading economist has suggested that the Bank of England's...

Pool house and apartment plan splits opinion

30 March 2010
Council members in Devon are at loggerheads over the proposed revamp of an empty hotel.The planned work at the Lee Bay Hotel in Ilfracombe includes a pool complex with sauna, five garden apartments with grass roofs and the addition of spa treatment rooms.According...

Rules for using a neighbour's wall as part of conservatory

30 March 2010
Brits considering erecting a bespoke conservatory that is attached to the wall of a neighbour's extension may be interested in a recent article in a national newspaper.The Daily Mail explained that utilising such a structure can be very useful in the...

Worrying research into tool hire

30 March 2010
Brits considering embarking on a major home improvement project without help may be concerned by recent research from Which?The report into DIY equipment rentals showed a worrying proportion of hire tools are in poor and even dangerous condition.According...

How a bespoke conservatory can make you happy

29 March 2010
A national newspaper has speculated that buying a bespoke conservatory could make you happy.The Independent pointed to a study by the University of Warwick department of psychology, which found that people are more content if their property is better...

Councillor puts hands up over conservatory failings

26 March 2010
A Scottish councillor has admitted failings leading to the closure of an iconic conservatory.Ayrshire resident Bill Grant lamented decisions which led to the demise of the glazed structure at Belleisle - a renowned beauty spot in the west of the country.The...

Hospice refused conservatory consent

26 March 2010
The importance of considering neighbours' opinions when applying for permission to build a bespoke conservatory has been underlined by the plight of a Buxton hospice.Blythe House Hospice in Chapel-en-le-Frith has been denied consent for a large glazed...

Changes to stamp duty threshold

26 March 2010
Brits who are concerned about installing a bespoke conservatory because their property is on the cusp of the stamp duty threshold have been given a boost.The recently announced Budget statement saw chancellor Alistair Darling increase the threshold to...

Home improvers becoming more discerning

25 March 2010
Brits improving their cooking space are becoming more discerning, it has been claimed.Whether it is building a kitchen extension or simply kitting the room out with new appliances, homeowners are now putting more thought into the process.According to...

Home improvers should invest in insurance

24 March 2010
Those planning on upgrading their home with a bespoke conservatory may be interested in the latest comments from the Association of Self Build Architects (ASBA).According to the organisation, it is "absolutely crucial" to have professional indemnity...

Home improvement 'back in vogue'

24 March 2010
Brits are shunning the property market to invest in home improvements, it has been claimed.According to Buildbase, developing your current property is coming "back into vogue" thanks to the lack of stock in the housing industry.Director John...

Conservatory owners could install solar panels

23 March 2010
Brits investing in a bespoke conservatory might consider augmenting it with solar panels after hearing the latest comments from an eco expert.Tim Pullen explained that such an addition makes perfect sense and that those who did not believe so are making...

Brits looking to home improvements for value

23 March 2010
Brits are now keen to pay more towards home improvement projects in the hope of getting a good return on their investment, it has been claimed.According to DJD Architects, homeowners are hoping for increased value for money and recognise that this is...

Kitchen design tips from Ideal Home Show

22 March 2010
Brits considering building a glazed kitchen extension may be interested in the latest comments to come from the Ideal Home Show.According to home improvements expert George Clarke, it is essential to get kitchen interiors right as they are one of the...

Huddersfield park and conservatory work on track

22 March 2010
A £5.4 million plan to renovate a popular Huddersfield park and conservatory is on track to finish later this year.According to the Huddersfield Examiner, the work at Greenhead Park should be finished by autumn and will allow users to benefit from...

Community provides family with pool house

22 March 2010
A Welsh family has managed to build a conservatory-style pool house thanks to the kind-heartedness of the community.Debbie Brawn launched a fundraising effort three years ago to help pay for the much-needed treatment facility for her daughters Angharad...

Rare bird spotted on conservatory

19 March 2010
Conservatories have long been known as great places to watch the wildlife in your garden, but one ornithology fan was treated to an unusual sight from his recently.Will Bowell of Peterborough was surprised to see what he believes to be a leucistic blackbird...

Deposit rates causing problems in property market

19 March 2010
Homeowners hoping to sell their property are likely to continue to struggle to find first-time buyers who can afford to make a purchase.According to the Council of Mortgage Lenders, the real problem in the market lies with the need to provide substantial...

Second home owners more likely to improve

18 March 2010
Brits living in their second home are more inclined to invest in improving it, such as adding a bespoke conservatory or other extension, it has been claimed.According to Ratedpeople.com founder and chief executive Andrew Skipwith, those who have sold...

London made Low Carbon Economic Area

18 March 2010
The number of Brits investing in their homes could be set to rise after London was named as a Low Carbon Economic Area.It is the seventh city in the UK to receive such status and will see a focus placed on retrofitting buildings to make them more environmentally-friendly.The...

Slowdown in house price rise reported

17 March 2010
Despite the recent rise in house prices, March has seen a record slowdown in the increases, according to figures from Rightmove.The statistics show that the 0.1 per cent rise over February's data is the lowest ever recorded during March.It may encourage...

HTA dinner to take place at London conservatory

17 March 2010
A London conservatory is set to host an important annual event for the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA).According to Horticulture Week, the Barbican Centre's famous glazed structure will be the venue for the Garden Futures conference, which will...

York cafe to build conservatory

16 March 2010
A popular York cafe could be set to build a bespoke conservatory in an attempt to remain financially viable.According to Cafe No8 worker Martin Gore, the owners wish to build the glazed extension in order to have more tables under cover, the York Press...

Athlete pays off conservatory with podium finish

16 March 2010
The World Indoor Championships in Doha have helped a Brit to pay off her conservatory, it has been revealed.Athlete Jenny Meadows bagged a silver medal and £13,000 in prize money after breaking the British record for the second time in less than...

Brits leave winter in fuel debt

15 March 2010
Brits may be encouraged to invest in a new bespoke conservatory and air pump heating device after it was revealed that millions of homeowners have emerged from winter in debt to their energy suppliers.Power firms are owed money by some 5.5 million households...

Newspaper recommends conservatory restaurant

15 March 2010
A national newspaper has recommended that Brits planning to visit Cumbria eat and sleep at The Cottage in the Wood.The accommodation, with its conservatory restaurant and nine refurbished bedrooms, is described as "the perfect antidote to a long...

Proper procedures necessary for conservatory installations

15 March 2010
Brits should ensure that they follow the correct procedures when improving their home, whether they are installing a bespoke conservatory or building a new glazed pool house.Creating the home of your dreams can be a long and arduous task, but to finally...

High-end property market performing well

12 March 2010
Homeowners who have invested in a bespoke conservatory and elevated the status of their property to high-end may be pleased by the latest news from Prickett & Ellis.The firm suggested that the higher end of the property market is doing better than...

Brits should expect home insurance rises

12 March 2010
Brits should expect their home insurance premiums to rise this year after a particularly harsh winter, it has been suggested.According to the Association of British Insurers (ABI), the extreme weather throughout much of December and January has led to...

Flood-hit hotel invests in conservatory

11 March 2010
A Cumbria hotel damaged in last year's floods is set to reopen tomorrow (March 12th) after repairs and upgrades were carried out to the facilities, including the conservatory.The entire ground floor of the Lakeside Hotel was flooded in November when Lake...

Conservatory owners could plant trees to help environment

11 March 2010
Brits who have invested in a bespoke conservatory could help the environment while giving themselves a nicer view.According to the Woodland Trust, even a small effort towards making the garden greener can go a long way.The organisation suggested that...

New mortgage deal could help first-time buyers

11 March 2010
Brits who have invested in a bespoke conservatory in the hope of attracting buyers for their home may be interested to hear of a new product from the Mortgage Works.The firm, which is a subsidiary of the Nationwide Building Society, has begun offering...

Home improvement driven by the wallet, not the eco-conscience, study finds

11 March 2010
A desire to cut back on their bills rather than their carbon emissions is the biggest reason why most British homeowners invest in double-glazing for their bespoke conservatories, the findings of a new study suggest.According to new research carried out...

Double-sized glazed doors and windows 'create light, bright houses'

11 March 2010
Sliding, glazed doors are one of the best means of giving the illusion of space to a new home, it has been claimed.A number of studies and experts have already pointed to the energy and money-saving benefits of fitting double-glazing to a home.However,...

Liverpool conservatory to host celebration

10 March 2010
A celebration of Liverpool heritage is to take place in a large conservatory in Stanley Park.The event is in honour of William Gladstone's bicentennial and will take place in the glazed structure named after his wife.The Isla Gladstone Conservatory was...

Mortgage market returning to normal

10 March 2010
Homeowners investing in a bespoke conservatory in order to increase their property's value and appeal to buyers may be interested in the latest statement from Moneyfacts.The organisation has revealed that the availability of lower deposit mortgages has...

Ill woman's kids appeal for conservatory help

09 March 2010
The children of a seriously ill Dartford woman have appealed for help to build their mother a conservatory.Corrienne Strong has been forced to sleep in her garden for the past six years by the debilitating condition ME, which causes her breathing problems,...

Rare London conservatory flower in bloom

09 March 2010
A London conservatory is currently host to one of the rarest camellias in the world - and the plant has just burst into bloom.The Middlemist's red recently began to flower in its famous deep pink colour, which will last around a month.It is currently...

Easter a great time to improve the home

09 March 2010
With the Easter break fast approaching, many Brits will be considering putting the time to good use by improving their home.Whether this is done by having a bespoke conservatory built or simply redecorating with a fresh coat of paint, the spring holidays...

Holiday home with "conservatory in the sky"

08 March 2010
A national newspaper has reviewed a self-catering holiday home in Yorkshire which features a bespoke conservatory on the top floor.The mill tower is just one of a number of mill conversions on the Leeds to Liverpool canal and the Guardian was impressed...

Uncertain times for UK housing market

08 March 2010
Brits planning on upgrading their home with a bespoke conservatory in order to increase its value may be interested to hear that house prices fell last month.The 1.5 per cent decline reported by the Halifax House Price Index is the first reduction in...

Scottish home conservatory in jeopardy over planning permission issues

05 March 2010
The importance of obtaining the relevant permission before fitting a conservatory has once again been highlighted with the case of a homeowner in Scotland.As with growing numbers of Britons, a couple in Irvine had sought to both boost the value of their...

Kitchen extensions should be designed with storage in mind, study suggests

04 March 2010
Homeowners looking into kitchen extensions should make sure that they make best use of the new space and are wary of keeping vitamins where there is any moisture.With growing numbers of consumers looking into the benefits of kitchen extensions as they...

Historic conservatory boosted by football club's community development

04 March 2010
One of the north of England's best-loved conservatories is to benefit from a major urban regeneration scheme, it has been announced.While recent plans for Liverpool Football Club to move from its current home of Anfield to a new stadium failed to get...

Historic craft village to benefit from new glazed canopies

04 March 2010
While bespoke conservatories and glazed canopies may be something of a modern invention, the bosses of a craft village in Northern Ireland have announced plans to revamp a number of historic homes with such add-ons.Since being opened in 1992, the Londonderry...

Homeowners urged to check conservatory security

03 March 2010
Homeowners with a bespoke conservatory attached to their properties have been advised to consider all aspects of security.The Wiltshire Times reports that there has been a spate of break-ins in the area, with many burglars taking advantage of the reluctance...

Lancashire home to be given conservatory as part of major renovation

02 March 2010
A Lancashire property that formerly served as a refuge for victims of domestic violence is to benefit from the introduction of a state-of-the-art conservatory as it is transformed into a residential care home.Since the Radcliffe property ceased being...

Industry News Archive - March 2010