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Bank Holiday DIY Put On Backburner
Author: Conservatories Expert | Comments OffDid you make the most of the bank holiday weekend and take up the opportunity to carry out some DIY in and around your home? If the answer is no then you are not alone. Research led by Lloyds TSB has discovered that DIY spending is at its lowest level for 15 years, roughly half of what homeowners were spending back in 2004.
This apathy towards DIY coincides with a substantial rise in the cost of living. Energy bills are at an all-time high and house prices continue to stagnate. Therefore many people see very little reward in updating their property or simply don’t have the available funds to do so, only carrying out home improvements as and when they have to.
Suren Thiru, housing economist at Lloyds TSB, said: ‘Consumers have been experiencing the biggest squeeze on their discretionary income for over a year.
‘Couple that with a very…
PM Urges Energy Companies To Cut Down Fuel Costs
Author: Conservatories Expert | Comments OffThe cost of household energy bills are the number one bug bear of UK homeowners as they continue to hit their finances hard. In recent weeks, after intervention from Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, the major energy companies have agreed to start informing customers of how they can secure the most financially viable energy tariff. Now Prime Minister David Cameron has had his say.
At a green debate, Mr Cameron has demanded that energy companies cut the cost of energy bills by cutting the ‘green taxes’ that they pay onto homeowners. These so-called taxes are implemented as all energy companies have an obligation to produce a certain amount of energy via green technology such as wind power.
The executive director of consumer campaigners Which? has said that government has its own part to play in cutting the cost of energy bills:
“We welcome the Prime Minister discussing green policies and…
Wash Away The Stresses And Strains Of Life With Hot Tubs In Nottingham
Author: Conservatories Expert | Comments OffThere is nothing quite as nice as getting home after a long hard day at work. We all work so hard and such long hours nowadays that finding the time to relax can sometimes be difficult, but when you do find that time you need to use it productively. For the ultimate relaxation measure why not go mad and get a hot tub installed at your home! Trust us it’s not as crazy an idea as you might think.
The cost of purchasing and installing hot tubs in Nottingham, hot tubs in Peterborough and hot tubs in Lincoln is not as expensive as you might imagine. Just imagine putting the key into the front door of your home, being able to get the water running in your hot tub and slowly sliding inside as the many jets of…
Government Give Second Thoughts To Conservatory Tax
Author: Conservatories Expert | Comments OffHomeowners looking to install energy efficient measures and extensions at their property will be breathing a collective sigh of relief this morning after rumours that the proposed conservatory tax is set to be ditched.
It is thought that senior Tories are strongly opposed to the idea which was originally dreamt up by Liberal Democrat ministers with one source being quoted as saying:
“We are absolutely not going to have a conservatory tax. It is an attack on aspiration and we want nothing to do with it. It will be blocked. We don’t think this should extend to a ‘conservatory tax’ situation. The compulsion elements are over-the-top.”
Demand for home extensions has been exceptionally high ever since the recession hit the UK and the property market began to flounder. Very few people have the funds available to move to a new location, whilst many others have found it near impossible to…
Capitalise Upon Increased Buyer Interest With A James Oliver Conservatory
Author: Conservatories Expert | Comments OffA report by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has shown that although house prices continue to fall, buyer interest has risen to its highest level for almost two years. Despite this promising news, the RICS has warned those currently looking to sell their home that they ‘must be realistic in their price expectations’.
An over-valuation of your home is likely to prove to be a turn-off for potential buyers, particularly in the financial climate that the UK finds itself in. Employing a reputable estate agent is the best way to ensure that your home benefits from a realistic price tag, otherwise you run the risk of having it left on the market unsold for months, or even years down the line.
But as well as getting an accurate valuation of your home, you should also look to make alterations that may boost its overall resale price. Recent research has…
Make A James Oliver Hot Tub A Permanent Fixture In Your Home
Author: Conservatories Expert | Comments OffMany people, particularly the female fraternity, love to treat themselves to a little pampering and like nothing more than to book a spa weekend away. There comes a point in all of us when we just need to get away and recharge the batteries and there is nothing like a few treatments and a spa to ease away all those lingering stresses and strains.
But why go to the trouble of travelling to a spa when you can enjoy the luxury of a hot tub in your own home. The benefits of owning hot tubs in Nottingham, hot tubs in Lincoln and hot tubs in Hull are endless:
Outdoors
The weather in this country is extremely unpredictable and often prevents us from spending much time outdoors. No such problem with a hot tub as it can be sheltered…
Ease Away Stresses With Your Very Own Hot Tub
Author: Conservatories Expert | Comments OffWith many working lives getting more and more stressful, a lot of us are finding that we are having to work longer hours just to keep up with the demands placed upon us. Getting home after a hard day at the office has become a brief moment in which we need to relax and recover from the day’s events and what better way to enhance that time through the investment of a hot tub?
Hot tubs in Nottingham, hot tubs in Lincoln and hot tubs in Peterborough are becoming more and more common as homeowners begin to realise how much of a benefit that they can have on their lives. Any aches and pains that you may have from sitting at a computer all day will soon be soothed by the powerful jets of water that shoot out of a beautifully warm…
Extend Conservatory Living With The Right Choice Of Furniture
Author: Conservatories Expert | Comments OffWhen you invest in a conservatory you usually do it with the purpose of adding extra space where you can sit back in front of the garden whilst in the cosy confines of the indoors. Having an extension is a real luxury and one which you should use as often as possible as there is nothing quite like being able to get home from work and stretch your legs out in such style.
Accessorising and arranging your conservatory with furniture to suit requires careful purchasing and planning as there are several forms of conservatory furniture available at James Oliver.
Rattan
Rattan furniture has long been a popular choice for conservatories as it is extremely durable and has a huge amount of strength to it, which means that it has guaranteed staying power. When rattan is dirty and in need of a clean all it takes…
Get A Taste For Home Improvements With James Oliver
Author: Conservatories Expert | Comments OffEver since the UK housing market took a downward spiral there has been a renewed appetite for home improvements as people look to give their property a head-start in the selling stakes. Costs associated with home improvements should be ignored as by investing in the long-term future of your home you are more likely to attract the attention of buyers.
Whether you own a home or live in rented accommodation, it is hugely important that you or your landlord adopts energy efficient measures in your property as no-one wants to live in a home which is going to cost a fortune to heat. This means investing in double or triple glazing and replacing any old front or back doors.
A fresh coat of paint in the main rooms of the house is also an easy and cost-effective way of giving a room a whole new look. When choosing a colour…
Landlords Warned To Inform Insurers Of Home Improvements
Author: Conservatories Expert | Comments OffExpert providers of landlord insurance Swinton Insurance are warning UK landlords that they need to inform their insurer any time they make improvements to their property. Modifying a property can affect a landlord insurance policy and possibly invalidate it if an insurer is not given prior notice ahead of any proposed changes.
Chartered Insurance Broker at Swinton Commercial Insurance, Brian Greenfield F.C.I.I, says advising insurers of changes is vital if landlords want to avoid any future complications:
“The current economic climate has meant that landlords are looking to improve their properties in order to attract new tenants. With this in mind, we would strongly advise property owners keep their insurer informed of any improvements they are making, as not doing so could invalidate their insurance policy. Having the correct landlord insurance can also prevent any nasty surprises when making future claims.”
This issue has become particularly prevalent in the past…
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