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10:07:20 2nd July 2008 Brits to improve, not move 10:07:20 2nd July 2008 British homeowners are choosing to improve their current home rather than move house in light of the unstable housing market, according... More Detail
17:06:20 18th June 2008 Glass staircases "striking" 17:06:20 18th June 2008 People eager to make a provocative statement with the features of their home may well be tempted to invest in a bespoke spiral staircas... More Detail
17:06:20 11th June 2008 Glass 'will remain a popular design feature' 17:06:20 11th June 2008 Glass will remain a popular feature of design for a wide range of reasons, it has been asserted. Phill Willward, general manager at fir... More Detail
17:06:20 10th June 2008 'A fifth' plan structural changes in the next year 17:06:20 10th June 2008 Just over a fifth (21 per cent) of British homeowners plan to invest in structural changes to their properties - such as the installati... More Detail
17:06:20 9th June 2008 Flourishing Irish designer's love of glass explored 17:06:20 9th June 2008 Award-winning Irish designer Danielle MacInnes makes extensive use of glass in her own innovative property, it has been reported. Writin... More Detail
17:06:20 6th June 2008 Unique property market 'more niche' 17:06:20 6th June 2008 The market for unique and quirky properties - such as converted windmills or those that feature a bespoke conservatory - is different to... More Detail
17:06:20 5th June 2008 'Seek professional help' when undertaking enhancement projects 17:06:20 5th June 2008 People eager to increase the amount of living space in their home - through the installation of features such as a conservatory, loft co... More Detail
17:05:20 30th May 2008 Glazing 'acts as a frame for views' 17:05:20 30th May 2008 Glazed features can act as frames for stunning views, architect Stuart Bagshaw has asserted. Mr Bagshaw designed Black Sheep House - the... More Detail
16:05:20 29th May 2008 'Start small' with energy-saving measures 16:05:20 29th May 2008 People eager to improve their home's green credentials should begin by carrying out simple eco-friendly tasks before moving onto more co... More Detail
16:05:20 27th May 2008 Home improvement 'becoming a national pastime' 16:05:20 27th May 2008 Carrying out improvements to a home - such as installing a conservatory - is becoming an increasingly popular pastime for consumers, it... More Detail
16:05:20 27th May 2008 Property enhancements 'prove popular' 16:05:20 27th May 2008 More than half of homeowners in the UK would purchase an older property that required repairs, renovations and enhancements - such as in... More Detail
17:05:20 15th May 2008 Conservatories 'prudent home improvement investments' 17:05:20 15th May 2008 Adding a new conservatory and improving kitchens have been identified as wise investments for homeowners. The Scottish Homebuilding and... More Detail
17:05:20 14th May 2008 Improve, not move attitude 'increasingly adopted' 17:05:20 14th May 2008 An increasing number of homeowners are adopting a mindset of improve, not move, the Daily Telegraph reports. Industry commentator Nick A... More Detail
17:05:20 8th May 2008 'A quarter' plan home improvements 17:05:20 8th May 2008 Despite the uncertain status of the housing market, people remain determined to carry out home improvements, it has been asserted. A surv... More Detail
18:05:20 1st May 2008 Brits will "always" favour buying over renting 18:05:20 1st May 2008 The British tradition of purchasing a home in which to live rather than renting one is unlikely to change given the current economic clim... More Detail
11:04:20 17th April 2008 Kitchen furniture 'down in price' 11:04:20 17th April 2008 Britons considering a kitchen extension could find now is a good time to undertake such a project. Figures from the Office for Nationa... More Detail
17:03:20 26th March 2008 'Do not be afraid' to make home improvements 17:03:20 26th March 2008 Consumers should not be afraid to carry out home improvements, it has been asserted. Melanie Wright makes her comments in the Telegrap... More Detail
17:03:20 25th March 2008 Gardens 'top up property value' 17:03:20 25th March 2008 An attractive garden can increase a property's value by up to ten per cent, it has been asserted. George Franks, head of estate agents... More Detail
17:03:20 20th March 2008 Rise in substantial home improvement 'underway' 17:03:20 20th March 2008 A rise in the amount of substantial home improvements - such as loft conversions and the installation of conservatories - has been not... More Detail
17:03:20 19th March 2008 Easter home improvements 'to take place' 17:03:20 19th March 2008 As the Easter weekend approaches, Brits are planning to take part in a host of home improvement activities, research from Halifax indi... More Detail
16:03:20 17th March 2008 'Light-hearted' idea wins design award 16:03:20 17th March 2008 An innovative lighting scheme in Manchester has won a national award for its creators. The Manchester Evening News explains that a tea... More Detail
17:03:20 14th March 2008 Homes with gardens 'attract people' 17:03:20 14th March 2008 Homes with gardens appeal to people, the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) has asserted. Kate Henderson, communications man... More Detail
13:03:20 7th March 2008 Men 'increasingly interior design-oriented' 13:03:20 7th March 2008 The male population is growing increasingly aware of issues relating to interior design according to LG. A new piece of research by ele... More Detail
14:02:20 28th February 2008 Brits 'plan to improve rather than move' 14:02:20 28th February 2008 The majority of homeowners do not intend to move home, according to data from CreditExpert.co.uk. Furthermore, those people who own... More Detail
 

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