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New kitchen makes a home more saleable

New kitchen makes a home more saleable
A real estate expert has reminded homeowners that improvements to a property's kitchen and bathroom can make it more attractive to potential buyers.Jane Walmsley, area sales director at Your Move, noted that the current property market could mean improvements do [more...]


 

Bathroom and kitchen improvement combat price fall

Bathroom and kitchen improvement combat price fall
Investment in kitchen and bathroom renovations could help homeowners to combat any falls in house prices, a property magazine editor has suggested.In comments which may interest those thinking of fitting a Duchy shower enclosure, Jason Orme, editor of Homebuilding & [more...]


 

Heating giant pushes people towards kitchen

Heating giant pushes people towards kitchen
Heating specialist Glen Dimplex Home Appliances is trying to get more people back in the kitchen, it has been reported.The firm, which owns brands such as Lec and Dimplex, is working with the Women's Institute (WI) to reintroduce people to [more...]


 

Interbuild includes kitchen sinks

Interbuild includes kitchen sinks
The upcoming Interbuild 2008 will feature a dedicated kitchen and bathroom display for the first time, it has been reported.Laid out using room sets, the exhibition will show kitchens and bathrooms mid-installation as well in a completed state, [more...]


 

Tell insurance company before painting kitchen

Tell insurance company before painting kitchen
Homeowners carrying out DIY work in their kitchens and bathrooms should notify their insurance company first, an expert has advised.Rhiannon Harris, a spokesperson for independent intermediary Endsleigh, said insurance policies tend to not cover damage caused by works [more...]


 

Kitchens - Millions with half-finished kitchens and bathrooms

Kitchens - Millions with half-finished kitchens and bathrooms
New research has revealed that millions of UK homeowners could be living with unfinished kitchens and bathrooms.A study from Halifax Home Insurance which examined unfinished DIY and home renovation projects suggested that as many as 2.8 million homes [more...]


 

Kitchens - Self builders could drive eco-homes

Kitchens - Self builders could drive eco-homes
Homeowners who are determined to put their kitchens and bathrooms exactly where they want are best placed to move forward the government's commitment to eco-homes, experts have claimed.Green Moves UK, which offers advice on buying and selling eco-homes, [more...]


 

Kitchens - Kitchen improvement tips revealed

Kitchens - Kitchen improvement tips revealed
A series of tips which aim to make the most of a kitchen's sink, taps and other fitting has been published.Design is rated as the most important element when thinking about a dream kitchen, according to the Sunday [more...]


 

Kitchens - Work around the house can improve value

Kitchens - Work around the house can improve value
Home improvement tips that will boost the value of a house have been highlighted by financial experts.Moneyexpert.com notes that features such as radiators and central heating, modern bathrooms and well-fitted out kitchens will cause a home [more...]


 

Kitchens - Kitchens star at Grand Design Live

Kitchens - Kitchens star at Grand Design Live
The Grand Designs Live London exhibition will demonstrate how to add value to a home through improving bathrooms, kitchens and other rooms.Featuring more than 500 exhibitors, the event will bring together the UK's largest collection of kitchens and [more...]


 

Kitchens - Renovations rise to cut moving costs

Kitchens - Renovations rise to cut moving costs
Homeowners are renovating their homes with ambitious projects such as new kitchens in an attempt to avoid the "dead money" involved with moving, experts have claimed.Design firm Architect Your Home believes that UK homeowners are investing more in home improvements, [more...]


 

Kitchens - Simple DIY can help house sales

Kitchens - Simple DIY can help house sales
Carrying out routine DIY and repairs to a house can have a large impact on how well it will sell, says a leading estate agent.The UK's biggest independent estate agent, haart, points out that small repairs, such as fixing dripping [more...]


 

Kitchens - Trainee plumbers stay near their own kitchens

Kitchens - Trainee plumbers stay near their own kitchens
A home-learning plumbing course is proving popular with potential trades people and taps into the UK's shortage of plumbers.The Train4TradeSkills home-study plumbing course has seen thousands signup to learn how to repair kitchen sinks, more...]


 

Kitchens - Kitchens remain top home improvement project

Kitchens - Kitchens remain top home improvement project
Although present financial conditions may put some people off making home improvements, an expert has suggested that the kitchen is still one room homeowners prefer to refurbish.Mark Brayford, operations director of HomePro Money, a service offering loans for home improvement [more...]


 

Kitchens - Easter reminder for home improvers

Kitchens - Easter reminder for home improvers
Home improvement companies and consumers looking to renovate their homes should be aware that Easter falls early in 2008.Marketing service Recently Moved highlighted the fact that the spring celebration - which is traditionally a popular time for home improvements to [more...]


 

Kitchens - New builds like a blank canvas

Kitchens - New builds like a blank canvas
A new home is like a blank canvas waiting for the buyer to make their mark, according to an industry body.Last year the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment published a report which concluded that the standard of the [more...]


 

Kitchens - Luxury kitchens becoming more popular

Kitchens - Luxury kitchens becoming more popular
Kitchens costing more than £100,000 are becoming increasingly common, it has been claimed.A recent study by Halifax found that homeowners believe doing up the kitchen is the home improvement project most likely to add value to their property.The findings suggested [more...]


 

Kitchens - Open plans need professional advice

Kitchens - Open plans need professional advice
Homeowners planning to create a contemporary open-plan living space in their property should ensure they get professional advice before picking up a sledgehammer, an insurance expert has advised.Knocking together the kitchen, dining room and possibly even the living room in [more...]


 

Kitchens - Home improvements most popular use of released equity

Kitchens - Home improvements most popular use of released equity
Home improvements are the most common reason people choose to release equity from their homes, it has been revealed. According to a study conducted by Norwich Union, 29 per cent of respondents said they had opted to use the funding [more...]


 

Kitchens - Keep your kitchen sink clean to cut flu risks

Kitchens - Keep your kitchen sink clean to cut flu risks
Keeping kitchen sinks and baths spic and span can actively prevent the spread of virulent flu viruses, vomiting bugs and colds, it has been claimed. According to an article in the Irish Independent, kitchen sinks are a particular [more...]


 




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