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- £670 million bill for bad DIY
Britons are spending around £670 million each year on fixing bodged DIY projects...
Thu, 03 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT
- 'Consider costs' of buying ex-council flats
Homebuyers purchasing former council flats should take extra care with their contract so they are clear about what costs will be their responsibility and what falls under the remit of the council, the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) said...
Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT
- 'Energy mortgage' proposed for home improvements
Homeowners should be given loans to carry out energy-saving refurbishments, such as the installation of double-glazing to replace older doors and windows, the Liberal Democrats have said...
Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT
- 'Little buyers can do' to stop gazumping
Buyers are not a position to do very much to stop themselves getting gazumped when buying a house, according to the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA)...
Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT
- 'Look out for cowboy builders'
Homeowners are being advised to look out for "cowboy builders" who approach them to get work over the summer...
Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT
- 'More should work from home'
More people should consider working from home and turning a room into an office, according to the Home Builders Federation...
Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT
- 10% chance of market crash
There is a ten per cent chance of a housing market crash, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has claimed...
Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT
- 463,000 mortgage borrowers miss repayments in past six months
According to figures from the financial comparison site MoneyExpert...
Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT
- A modern kitchen can help sell your home
Modernising your kitchen is an effective way of enticing house hunters to buy your property, according to a trade expert...
Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT
- A&L: Double glazing helps make homes greener
Double glazing is an important step in making a home greener and less expensive to run, according to experts at Alliance & Leicester...
Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT
- Add value with an extra floor
Add value with an extra floor - Homeowners looking to add value to their properties should consider converting their lofts into an extra floor, experts have advised...
Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT
- Adding value to a home starts in the kitchen
Updating the kitchen is the one of the best ways to add value to a property, because it is often the first port of call for new buyers, according to a home improvement expert...
Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT
- Affordable green housing launched
In a move to tackle climate change, the Cooperative Bank has teamed up with housing developer Living Space 21 to build homes which are both energy efficient and affordable...
Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT
- Airshow brings free insulation to homes
Sunderland residents' homes are to receive an energy efficient boost as part of a new insulation scheme...
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT
- Architect shortage threatens home extensions
Following a 50 per cent rise in the number of complaints about people flouting planning regulations, Mendip District Council says it will come down hard on those who choose to disregard the law...
Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT