House Prices Continue to Fall in July

Tuesday, 05 August 2008 at 20:10 GMT, by SiteAdmin

The latest report from the Nationwide reveals that house prices have had their biggest fall since they began keeping records back in 1991. The annual fall now stands at a shocking 8.1% after prices dropped a further 1.7% in July. The average home now costs £169,316 which is almost £15,000 less than this time last year.  Read more »

Loft conversion for £2,000 atrocious council warns

Saturday, 11 August 2007 at 15:10 GMT, by SiteAdmin

South Kesteven District Council warn that a change in the building regulations could mean you have to tear down your loft conversion. Many builders and householders are unaware of new legislation. The building team at SKDC say that work completed by less scrupulous builders is atrocious and potentiallylife threatening.  Read more »

Loft conversions add £100K to house values

Friday, 10 August 2007 at 18:10 GMT, by SiteAdmin

New research shows that clued up homeowners could increase the value of their property by up to £100,000 just by adding a loft conversion.

A study by Alliance & Leicester Personal Loans found that those who choose to improve their current homes could see a huge increase in the value of their home as well as the benefits of the extra space.  Read more »