Energy Saving Trust has released a new research yesterday, according to which 64% of Britons believe that building regulations should be considerably toughened for new homes.
The EST will publish their report on what requirements must be applied to energy efficient and sustainable houses at Interbuild, a building show, which will take place in Birmingham, […]
According to the survey by TrustMark pregnant woment in the UK spend £½ billion on house renovations every year. On average every British family spent £870 to prepare home for their new baby. Home improvements are in the list of preparations for 80% of expectant parents in Britain. And only 16% of them had checked […]
Read Full Story >>Independent estate agents Spicerhaart have investigated how different kinds of house modifications can influence the saleability of your home.
According to their research, adding a new bedroom or loft conversion will add from £18 000 to £20 000 to the value of a property. Conservatories add extra £10 000 to the house seller and a new […]
Last year UK homeowners lost £313 million on building projects without planning permission.
According to the research from Direct Line Home Insurance, unplanned building projects are becoming more common, with ten per cent more breaches in planning permission reported in 2005 than in 2004.
There are some compelling reasons why you shouldn’t start any house building […]
What if you’re outgrowing your living space, but the idea to move to a bigger house doesn’t attract you? You are happy with your current location, you wouldn’t like to leave your beautiful garden and friendly neighbours, or you simply can’t afford larger dwelling.
You do have options to solve the problem. First, you can […]
The Office of Fair Trading is investigating cases of fraud by dozens of roofing contractors in London and throughout the UK. Roofing companies are accused of forming cartels that have artificially driven up the prices of local government contracts by hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Officials discovered that in some cases roofing companies were paid […]
There are numerous compelling features that make brick unquestioning leader among other building materials.
Strength and security. It passes the test of time in any climate. Brick is resistant to moisture, pests, fire and other damage.
Durability. This material brings more lasting value to your home investment. Statistics show that brick buildings have higher resale […]
For average homeowners who are not able to buy the house of their dreams, building an extension is a wonderful opportunity to embody their conception of an ideal home. House extension is a good decision if you have outgrown your current home and need more space, light and convenience.
Another good reason for having your […]
A new book by Phyllis Richardson on house extension has been published, titled “House Plus: Imaginative Ideas for Extending Your Home”. The book showcases a great number of imaginative designs. It was written to inspire anyone looking at ways to reconfigure or expand their homes. Certainly, there are lots of homeowners who fall into that […]
Read Full Story >>Your driveway is the entrance to your home, and its appearance reflects visitors’ perception of the whole property.
Variations of landscaping driveways are endless. You can decorate your driveway with walls and fences, flowerbeds, different ground covers, trees and shrubs, and even with little fountains and waterfalls.
When you are planning to improve the appearance […]