Archived entries for April 2009
Has the Chancellor gone far enough in helping the housing market in these troubled times?
25 April 2009
In his speech to the House of Commons, Chancellor Darling outlined a £600 million package of new measures aimed at stimulating the beleaguered housing market. In his attempt to stop the slide in property prices and entice new buyers and movers, the Chancellor is to extend the stamp duty holiday on properties worth less than £175,000 which was due to end in September. Homes sold for less... Continue reading Has the Chancellor gone far enough in helping the housing market in these troubled times?
Orchard Planning welcomes Your Move Jameson Owen
25 April 2009
Orchard Planning Solutions is delighted to welcome Your Move Jameson Owen Estate Agents as its latest advertising partner. Your Move Jameson Owen is a locally owned and family run business operating within a national network of estate agents. Founded in 2004 by Eoin Fahey, the company runs 2 offices (Luton and Dunstable) and is registered with the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) and... Continue reading Orchard Planning welcomes Your Move Jameson Owen
Is Renovating my Property a Financially Savvy Proposition?
19 April 2009
For many of us, the first question we will often ask is: Will I get the value of the renovation back on my property? For those with a vested interest such as builders, the answer given is often that you cannot lose money in bricks and mortar. However, is that really the case? In this time of economic instability, the answer to this is not necessarily - unless you live in a "property hot spot" of Mayfair... Continue reading Is Renovating my Property a Financially Savvy Proposition?
Making the most of our homes when moving is not an option
17 April 2009
Research published by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has found that two million households (April 2009) have either negative equity or too little equity to finance a house move. With moving home becoming less of an option, more and more of us are thinking of creative ways to increase our living space within our existing homes. With a little imagination and creative thinking, your home may in... Continue reading Making the most of our homes when moving is not an option
Damp - how to find and solve its main causes
17 April 2009
With an average annual rainfall of 25,000 gallons (113,650 litres) per year, it is no surprise that one of the most common problems experienced by UK homes is damp. Whilst the problem is quite often easy to fix, it can be an indication of a more serious cause. Our aim is to help you find and solve the main causes of damp. What are the main causes of damp? Leaks:- If you notice localised damp (in... Continue reading Damp - how to find and solve its main causes