Home improver news

Avoid nasty surprises with a survey, buyers told [29 Oct 10]

House hunters who do not carry out a survey have to pay out an average of £1,818 for unexpected repairs, says RICS. ...
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Young property buyers urged to keep hopes up [29 Oct 10]

An expert has urged young home buyers not to be pessimistic about their chances of getting on the property ladder. ...
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Grey goes red hot in interior design [28 Oct 10]

The popularity of grey colour schemes is going to get "stronger and stronger" this winter, says design expert. ...
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  • Over 5m households 'have no insurance in place' [27 Oct 10]
  • Go online for best deal on energy, home owners told [27 Oct 10]
  • First-time buyers 'face price barrier' [25 Oct 10]
  • Remember security basics, home owners told [21 Oct 10]
  • Secure energy deal before winter, home owners told [20 Oct 10]
  • Stay safe as houses with industry-approved locks, says BIBA [20 Oct 10]
  • Illegal gas work 'can cost more than money' [19 Oct 10]
  • Residential property buyers 'spooked by haunted houses' [18 Oct 10]
  • Britons braced for '2010 heating war' [18 Oct 10]
  • Economic environment 'boosting self-build' [18 Oct 10]
  • Parents 'in the dark' over first-time buyer mortgages [14 Oct 10]
  • Winter warning over rogue traders [13 Oct 10]
  • 'Invest in home improvements' to sell a property [06 Oct 10]
  • 'Choose light coloured floors' in small residential properties [06 Oct 10]
  • Save money 'by hiring plumbers after removing a kitchen' [06 Oct 10]
  • Home improvements 'could help sell a property' [05 Oct 10]
  • Holes around wires 'can cause air leaks' [05 Oct 10]
  • Insulating exposed water pipes important, residential property owners advised [05 Oct 10]
  • Home improvements 'can help save money' [04 Oct 10]
  • Try under-floor heating, residential property owners advised [04 Oct 10]
  • Carry out home improvements 'before the winter months' [04 Oct 10]