Does your house have hidden views? A property with a view, whether in the city or the countryside, gives the place an edge. Whether you work at home and a view will brighten your day at the office, or just love the idea of looking out over it all while you relax in bed or […]
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A survey performed on 2,500 UK home owners revealed that high Stamp Duty costs have dissuaded people from moving. People are preferring to invest in the property they already have, with home improvements, extensions and loft conversions. A tenth of those who took part in the survey said the Stamp Duty was the main deterrent to them […]
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Lofts are a popular building extension choice to add wow factor to your home. Whether you’re building one to add value, or just some more living space, here are a few things to bear in mind. Lighting Most lofts have recessed lights in the ceiling and if you decide early you can have LED lights […]
Read moreThe Wild West era may be over but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t still cowboys around. Anyone who’s watched daytime TV should be familiar with the concept of a cowboy builder – but did you know that there’s an easy 10 step process to ensure that you don’t fall victim to one? 1) Make […]
Read moreA loft conversion can be a great way to provide much needed extra space for that little patter of tiny feet. But if you’re aiming for a family friendly loft conversion to use as a nursery or children’s play area, there are a few things to bear in mind. Layout A new arrival means new […]
Read moreAsk most people about the benefits we enjoy from participating in sport and there’s likely to be a certain consistency to their response. Aside from obvious plusses such as better physical and mental health, many folks would identify the deeper, more practical lessons we learn from participating in sport as being equally important. Sport teaches […]
Read moreJon Pritchard Limited, Bristol’s fastest-growing loft conversion company, has been awarded the coveted Trusted Trader status by consumer watchdog, Which? The prestigious framed award was recently handed over to the company’s managing director, Jon Pritchard, by Tony Jackson of Which?, pictured, at the organisation’s city centre offices. For more than fifty years, Which? has been […]
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Private landlords have grown used to being under the cosh, although one wonders where we would be without them. In the 19 years since buy-to-let mortgages were first introduced, the UK’s private rented sector has more than doubled, from 2.4 million rented properties in 1996, to 4.9 million at the end of 2014. Most private […]
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According to the folks who compile and monitor Nationwide’s monthly House Price Index, adding a bathroom increases the value of your home by an average of 5%. However, that’s only if you don’t create an extra bathroom at the expense of another important room, such as a spare bedroom. There’s an old estate agency adage, which says that if […]
Read moreAccording to one property supply index, published in early August 2015, the number of home owners putting their properties on the market fell by more than 13% in July. The index, complied by online estate agent House Simple, uses data from more than 100 major towns and cities to compare monthly changes in property supply. […]
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