Industry News Archive - May 2010
RSSWomen getting more involved in home improvement
28 May 2010
Recent research has shown that females are becoming more involved in home improvement.The study by thecaliforniacompany.co.uk showed that nine out of ten women own a power tool, with 67 per cent claiming that they do DIY.Commenting, home improvement expert...
Now is the time to remortgage
28 May 2010
Brits considering remortgaging in order to pay for a bespoke lean-to conservatory may be interested in the latest advice from Assetz.According to the firm, now is a great time to remortgage your property as there are currently some fantastic offers available.Following...
Scottish home sales down
27 May 2010
Homeowners in Scotland who are considering investing in a bespoke conservatory in order to boost the appeal of their house may be interested in the latest figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).Statistics show that property purchases north...
Green homes event in Manchester
27 May 2010
Homeowners with an interest in eco-friendly home improvements may be interested in an event taking place in Manchester this week.The Greenbuild Expo began yesterday (May 26th) and gives the main players in the sustainable building industry a chance to...
Brits find new use for garden
27 May 2010
Bespoke lean-to conservatory owners often enjoy pleasant views of their garden, but it seems that some have found a use for their yard that extends beyond planting flowers and vegetables.Horticulture Week published the recent vouchercodes.co.uk poll,...
Attracting birds to the garden
26 May 2010
Homeowners who wish to use their bespoke lean-to conservatory to watch the wildlife in their garden may be interested in recent advice from Little Terra.The online resource explained that numbers of common garden birds like the sparrow and song thrush...
Long-term fixed-rate deals on the up
26 May 2010
Homeowners who have recently had a bespoke lean-to conservatory built in order to boost the value and appeal of their property may be pleased by the latest figures from moneysupermarket.com.According to the firm, the number of available five-year fixed-rate...
How gardens cut stress
25 May 2010
Brits who have invested in a bespoke lean-to conservatory or glazed kitchen extension that affords them a better view of the garden may feel the benefits.New research from Ronseal and Manchester University has shown there is a link between natural green...
Home improvement firm celebrates centenary
25 May 2010
Home improvement enthusiasts may be interested to know that a firm that has become synonymous with DIY is celebrating its centenary year.Power tool giant Black & Decker has been producing products for homeowners for 100 years and has come a long way...
Outdoor paints to improve the garden
25 May 2010
Homeowners who have invested in a glazed kitchen extension or lean-to conservatory may be looking forward to a summer of enjoying views of the garden.Those hoping to improve their outdoor space may be interested in using Earthborn's range of outdoor paints...
Be aware of energy usage, homeowners told
24 May 2010
Brits who have invested in a quality bespoke lean-to conservatory in order to reduce energy wastage through heat loss may be interested in the comments of a TV presenter and eco campaigner.James Strawbidge suggested that it is crucial to know how many...
Homes 'need to be insured'
24 May 2010
Homeowners who have invested in a new bespoke lean-to conservatory or other improvement should inform their insurance provider to ensure they are still covered.A new report showed that households without insurance face a total annual bill of around £200...
The case for quality glazing
24 May 2010
The case for installing energy-efficient glazing in a home has been made by the British Fenestration Rating Council (BFRC).According to the organisation, homeowners can save almost £500 per year by having such products in their home.Whether it is...
How to improve conservatory view
21 May 2010
With the Royal Horticultural Society set to host its Chelsea Flower Show, Brits may be tempted to invest in their own gardens.According to Ronseal, the event, which runs from May 25th to 29th, could inspire conservatory owners to improve their view by...
Welsh to get home improvement assistance
21 May 2010
Homeowners in Wales who wish to add new green home improvements to their property have been given a boost.The Welsh Assembly Government has launched a £30 million home improvement scheme that is designed to increase the nation's energy efficiency.It...
Brits need to invest in their future
20 May 2010
Brits may wish to invest in their homes to secure their future after it was claimed that not enough people are thinking about how they will survive when they retire.Potential value-adding improvements include a bespoke lean-to conservatory, kitchen extension...
High-end property owners 'hit hard by recession'
20 May 2010
Brits who invested in a bespoke conservatory or pool house to help boost the value of their high-end property may have noticed that the recession impacted prices of such homes.According to an independent group of estate agents, the top-end of the property...
Home automation the latest improvement trend
20 May 2010
Homeowners who have improved their property with a bespoke conservatory or pool house may be interested in the latest comments from a renowned inventor.IBM academy of technology member and visiting professor at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne Andy...
Homes becoming too expensive
19 May 2010
Homeowners who have invested in a bespoke lean-to conservatory in the hope of increasing the value of their property may be interested in the latest comments from PricedOut.org.uk.The firm suggested that rising house prises could be "causing misery"...
Prince of Darkness hoping for conservatory consent
19 May 2010
Ozzy Osbourne may be known as the Prince of Darkness, but he has asked for special permission to allow more light to flood into his English country home.The Black Sabbath singer has submitted an application to Chiltern District Council for planning permission...
Brits look to improve security
18 May 2010
A number of British homeowners are planning to boost security at their property by investing in additions to the garden.According to figures from gocompare.com, many residents will embark on DIY projects this summer to increase the security of their outdoor...
Difficult to get a mortgage in 2010
18 May 2010
Recent comments from Firstrung may tempt Brits to invest in a home improvement, such as a bespoke conservatory, in order to make their property more comfortable and appealing.According to the firm, those selling their home at the moment may have trouble,...
Teach kids DIY, parents urged
18 May 2010
Brits should teach their offspring how to carry out home improvements to help them in later life, it has been claimed.While some jobs, such as erecting a bespoke lean-to conservatory, may be best left to the experts, teaching kids the basics can be extremely...
Conservatory blinds firm's special offer
17 May 2010
Brits who are investing in a bespoke lean-to conservatory this summer may be interested to hear that Apollo Blinds has released its new collection.The firm has launched a new conservatory blind range, which features a limited edition offer running through...
Property could help solve pension problems
17 May 2010
Brits who invest in their property by building a bespoke lean-to conservatory or other home improvement could be safeguarding their future.An industry expert has suggested that allocating bricks and mortar to a pension fund makes sense and that this is...
Housing minister 'a bonus to industry'
17 May 2010
Having a housing minister with as much previous experience of the industry as the newly appointed Grant Shapps is a big bonus, it has been claimed.According to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), having Mr Shapps in charge should be seen as a good...
Mortgage rates reach record low
14 May 2010
Brits who have built a bespoke lean-to conservatory in order attract new buyers may be pleased to hear that short-term fixed-rate mortgage costs have reached their lowest level since records began 15 years ago.New figures from the Bank of England show...
The costs of sustainable building
14 May 2010
The reason those looking to install a green home improvement may have to pay more could come down to the rising administration costs facing builders.According to the Construction Products Association, the costs involved often stop firms from making the...
UK housing market 'still volatile'
14 May 2010
Bespoke lean-to conservatories and pool houses may be an increasingly attractive option after it was claimed that the property market is set to remain volatile.According to Ducalian, the industry is still unpredictable and trends in sales are changing...
New coalition 'will abolish Hips'
13 May 2010
Homeowners who have invested in a bespoke conservatory or other home improvement in order to boost their chances of selling their property may be buoyed by the new Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition.Both parties pledged to scrap home information...
Coalition good for green building
13 May 2010
Homeowners who are considering installing a green home improvement may actually find that the Liberal Democrat and Conservative coalition government works in their favour.According to the UK Green Building Council, the two parties have "consistency"...
Lighting tips for home improvers
12 May 2010
Homeowners who plan to invest in a new kitchen extension or other home improvement may be interested in recent tips from Original BTC.According to the firm, choosing the correct lighting in a home can be extremely important in terms of unlocking its creative...
Home improvement scheme a success
12 May 2010
A recent green home improvement initiative was a big success, according to new figures from the Energy Saving Trust.According to the statistics, the boiler scrappage scheme was well received by UK consumers, with more than 125,000 vouchers claimed.The...
Foreign investors set to come to the UK
12 May 2010
Brits who are considering investing in a home improvement in order to make their property more valuable may be buoyed by a recent prediction from housing experts at Prickett & Ellis.According to the firm, the recent financial problems facing the euro...
New government 'should help housing market'
11 May 2010
Brits considering improving their home with a lean-to conservatory may have been waiting until after last week's general election.The result may eventually have ramifications for the housing market and one firm has suggested that the new government should...
Property and land becoming more valuable
11 May 2010
Brits who are considering investing in a home improvement may be pleased to hear suggestions that non-cash assets are becoming more valuable.According to new figures, residential land prices in England have been rising at their strongest rate for five...
How to revamp a room with a box
10 May 2010
Homeowners who have invested in a new bespoke lean-to conservatory and are now figuring out how best to decorate it may be interested in a new product.Room Renovator is a box of items that are designed to add a touch of style to any neutrally-decorated...
Garden party accessories from Jamie At Home
10 May 2010
Bespoke conservatory owners planning a summer of garden parties and barbeques may be interested in the new range of products from Jamie At Home.The firm has launched its new series of outdoor accessories just in time for the summer season.It includes...
New outdoor furniture from occa-home
10 May 2010
Brits who have recently invested in a bespoke conservatory or glazed canopy may be interested in the new Al Fresco furniture collection from occa-home.The firm claims to have everything homeowners need to "create the perfect outdoor oasis with a...
Scottish property market looking positive
07 May 2010
Scots thinking of building a bespoke conservatory or other home improvement to boost the value of their home may be pleased at how the property market is recovering.According to Russel + Aitken, the housing industry north of the border has enjoyed a "hugely...
Interest rates 'shouldn't change'
07 May 2010
Brits considering taking out finance for a bespoke lean-to conservatory or other home improvement may be interested in the comments of a leading economist.According to BNP Paribas expert Alan Clarke, the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)...
House prices to rise for four years
06 May 2010
Homeowners who have built a bespoke lean-to conservatory in the hope of making their property more attractive to prospective buyers may be buoyed by recent comments from What Mortgage.The magazine feels that the UK housing market is set to enjoy a period...
Mortgage market slowdown 'to be expected'
06 May 2010
Homeowners have been told that the slowdown in the mortgage market is to be expected.MyMortgageDirect explained that the industry is set to see peaks and troughs over the coming months - something that could encourage Brits to stay put and invest in a...
Mortgage brokers expect market to improve
06 May 2010
Brits who have invested in home improvements such as lean-to conservatories in the hope of attracting buyers when the housing market returns to normal may be pleased by new figures from Paragon Mortgages.The statistics show that most mortgage brokers...
Women more keen to DIY
05 May 2010
British women seem to be getting more interested in DIY, if recent figures are anything to go by.Statistics from Tesco show that 60 per cent of females now shop for home improvement products in its stores.This is a large jump from just 20 per cent in...
Redecorating 'a cost-effective improvement'
05 May 2010
Redecorating your home can be a cost-effective way of personalising the property, it has been suggested.Not everyone can afford to buy their dream bespoke conservatory or pool house and people often have to make do with smaller home improvements such...
Scottish property market on the up
05 May 2010
Scottish homeowners may be considering investing in a bespoke conservatory or other home improvement to help them take advantage of the increased activity in the property market.New figures show that the number of housing transactions taking place in...
Things to do at Grand Designs Live
04 May 2010
Brits heading to the Grand Designs Live event in London this week have been given a list of the top ten things to see.Taking place until May 9th in the capital's ExCeL, the exhibition celebrates the cream of the homebuilding and home improvement industry.One...
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