Ease anxiety this winter with a Winter Home Check
Government climate advisers say that investing now in low-carbon and renewable energy is likely to save householders as much as £600 a year on their electricity bills in the future. That's all well and good but what about saving on fuel bills now?
Homeowners - putting personal stamp on a property
With the plethora of home improvement TV programmes around now, it's not surprising that we are receiving mixed messages about what to do with our properties. Selling? Keep it bland; let prospective buyers visualise their belongings in your home, we are told. Extending? Be adventurous and make space work for you with large areas for entertaining and high quality fittings leading 'the inside out…
Downsizing - not just the preserve of 'empty nesters'
For many, it's the time of the year when the children have moved off to university, the home feels empty and just that bit too big and thoughts turn to downsizing. But there are plenty of other reasons why moving to a smaller property makes good sense. Not only is there less cleaning and smaller annual household bills, but any profit from the sale can be used as a welcome cash bonus to improve…
Proposed new home planning laws will make extending easier
The Government's proposed easing of the planning laws for property extensions is a welcome move for home owners and businesses. Many people do not wish to move but are in need of more space for growing families or simply to add ‘Lifestyle Room’ to their home.
Conscientious conservation in home improvements
Cambridgeshire-based Admiral Homespace reveals how they take an environmentally-friendly approach to disposing of old windows and doors.
Orangeries or Lemons?
Be careful if planning an Orangery structure, as you could end up buying a 'Lemon'.