Archived entries for October 2008
Six Easy Ways to Insulate Your Home This Winter
31 October 2008
It is human nature that when we talk about ways to improve our homes, we often equate that to cash rich projects including refitting our kitchens or bathrooms for example. However, have you ever thought of insulation as being a home improvement? As with any home improvement, it will involve an initial outlay cost but again, we must think of this as a long terms investment which will add value when... Continue reading Six Easy Ways to Insulate Your Home This Winter
To alter or not to alter - How to make the best of your property
16 October 2008
To alter or not to alter, that is the question. Turn on the television or the radio and we are constantly reminded that the economy is in downturn and we are about to enter a recession. For mere mortals like myself, I cannot question this nor do I really wish to do so. Whilst the economy may be in a state of flux, the pressures of family and work life remain. For many of us, the economic downturn will... Continue reading To alter or not to alter - How to make the best of your property
Emergency interest rate cut!!
8 October 2008
Today the BOE reduced base rates from 5.0% to 4.5%. Who says the Bank Of England is independent!!! This rate cut comes right after the government has announced the bail out of the banking system to the tune of £250bn and is the day before the board meets at the BOE to discuss rates. This is clearly a decision pushed through by government. So who will benefit? In the property market the only... Continue reading Emergency interest rate cut!!