Industry News

Modern Architecture favoured by the public

08 February 2012
10:00 23rd January 2012 A recent study carried out by SmartNewHomes has shown that modern architecture has become the public’s favourite design, with one in four people preferring contemporary designs to classic styles. Research...

DGCOS survey shows top reasons for home improvements

08 February 2012
15:00 25th January 2012 A survey commissioned by the Double Glazing & Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme (DGCOS) has revealed the top most important reasons for home improvements. The survey showed that 61% of property owners listed...

Extensions help homeowners to make the most of their property

08 February 2012
Extensions help homeowners to make the most of their property Adding an extension to a property could help homeowners to make the most of their home, according to an article by Manchester Evening News. A recent analysis carried out...

Homeowners should be given VAT reductions on home improvements

08 February 2012
15:00 30th January 2012 Homeowners should be given VAT reductions on home improvements in order to encourage them to make energy efficient improvements, Andrew Leech, director of the National Home Improvement Council, has suggested....

Conservatories help plants thrive

08 February 2012
16:00 30th January 2012 Conservatories are suitable for growing a selection of exotic plants, according to garden writer Martyn Cox. In his column for the Daily Mail, Mr Cox said that although many people may consider exotic plants...

Exterior Improvements help to add value

08 February 2012
15:00 8th February 2012 More and more homeowners are taking steps to ensure that the exterior of their home looks just as good as the interior. Many homeowners choose to make improvements to their home not only to rejuvenate it but...

Conservatories allow homeowners to bring the outside in

08 February 2012
16:15 31st January 2012 Conservatories enable homeowners to bring the outside in and enjoy their garden all year round, RatedPeople has said. RatedPeople’s gardening expert Toby Buckland has recommended that structural changes...

More and more people choosing to rejuvenate their homes

08 February 2012
11:00 3rd February 2012 More and more people are giving their home exterior a makeover to rejuvenate it, according to an article published by The Telegraph. Each year, thousands of homeowners add extensions to their home, either to...

Side extensions help to increase space

08 February 2012
11:00 8th February 2012 Homeowners can improve their home by transforming a side return into an extension, according to an article published by Manchester Evening News. A side return is created by a room such as the kitchen jutting...

New home improvements regulations will help homeowners save money

08 February 2012
10:30 6th February 2012 The new home improvements regulations that have been put into force in Scotland will enable homeowners to extend their homes and save money. The Scottish government said that the new regulations would also...