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| UK property prices 'staggeringly resilient' |
| The property market in the UK has been described as being highly resilient over the course of the last few years, despite the state of the economy.
According to Paul Holmes, chief executive office... |
| Posted on Thursday, 31 May 2012 @ 15:31 |
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| DIY fans told to create welcoming space in kitchen |
| The kitchen ought to be a welcoming space for all the family, according to interior design expert Laurence Llewellyn Bowen.
The former Changing Rooms star indicated that those amending this part o... |
| Posted on Thursday, 31 May 2012 @ 15:30 |
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| Cushion flooring 'growing in popularity' |
| Homeowners searching for a way to freshen up their house have been told cushion flooring is growing in popularity.
Those who want to replace the flooring in their residence may need to use Glasgow... |
| Posted on Wednesday, 30 May 2012 @ 13:55 |
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| Report finds house price rise in last 40 years smallest in Scotland |
| A new report into house prices over the course of the last 40 years has found the smallest rise in the UK was seen in Scotland.
Research by the Bank of Scotland found the cost of buying a property... |
| Posted on Wednesday, 30 May 2012 @ 13:54 |
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| LED lighting 'allows flexibility' |
| Homeowners may wish to move possessions into self storage facilities in order to redesign their houses with LED lighting a recommended addition by one interior design expert.
According to Jo Hamil... |
| Posted on Tuesday, 29 May 2012 @ 14:51 |
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| Land Registry: April house prices down |
| House prices dipped by 0.3 per cent over the course of April, it has been announced by the Land Registry.
The April data from Land Registry's flagship House Price Index shows a one per cent an... |
| Posted on Tuesday, 29 May 2012 @ 14:50 |
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| Housing market 'sees extraordinary changes' in last 60 years |
| Britain's housing market has gone through some "extraordinary" changes over the course of the last 60 years, according to research from Halifax.
The firm conducted a study looking in... |
| Posted on Monday, 28 May 2012 @ 14:55 |
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| Increased mortgage rates 'harm house prices' |
| Individuals are increasingly being forced to rent property - perhaps keeping possessions in self storage facilities - due to high mortgage rates being demanded by lenders.
According to a new repor... |
| Posted on Monday, 28 May 2012 @ 14:54 |
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| High mortgage deposits 'forcing people to rent' |
| People are being forced to rent a home as they cannot afford the high mortgage deposit to buy one outright for themselves.
This is according to Sue Hopson, brand standards director at residential ... |
| Posted on Friday, 25 May 2012 @ 15:46 |
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| People 'purchasing products to adapt homes for elderly' |
| Individuals may wish to put their possessions into a self storage facility while they overhaul their home so it is suitable for an older person to live in.
According to Alison Wright, director of ... |
| Posted on Friday, 25 May 2012 @ 15:46 |
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| Floral patterns 'an interior design trend' |
| Homeowners using self storage to protect possessions while giving their house a new look may wish to add floral patterns to their interior design plans.
According to a report by Bristol 24-7, this... |
| Posted on Thursday, 24 May 2012 @ 16:11 |
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| DIY fans 'should incorporate colour into child's bedroom' |
| Homeowners using self storage facilities as they redecorate their homes have been informed it is a good move to incorporate colour into the designs of bedrooms for children.
According to interior ... |
| Posted on Thursday, 24 May 2012 @ 16:10 |
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| Ecommerce businesses 'using self storage facilities' |
| Ecommerce businesses could be set for a boom in popularity over the coming weeks and months, with the stock flotation of Facebook recently leading to speculation that a second dotcom bubble could b... |
| Posted on Wednesday, 23 May 2012 @ 16:29 |
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| Julia Kendell: People bring in tradespeople unnecessarily |
| Many people could carry out work in their homes - perhaps using self storage facilities to protect possessions while they do so - instead of calling in tradespeople.
This is the view of Julia Kend... |
| Posted on Wednesday, 23 May 2012 @ 15:55 |
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| Official figures show house prices dipped in March |
| The release of official figures from the government has shown the average cost of a home in the UK dropped over the course of March.
According to the Office for National Statistics, they were 0.4 ... |
| Posted on Wednesday, 23 May 2012 @ 15:54 |
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| Glamorous art deco interiors 'set to trend' |
| Homeowners using self storage facilities to protect possessions while redesigning their properties may be looking to achieve a glamorous art deco style.
According to interior design journalist Ell... |
| Posted on Tuesday, 22 May 2012 @ 16:30 |
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| Interior design business 'still going well' |
| People are still spending money on interior design, perhaps using self storage facilities to protect their possessions as they overhaul their home.
According to Anna Dodonova of Anna Casa Interior... |
| Posted on Tuesday, 22 May 2012 @ 16:29 |
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| CML: Mortgage lending dipped in April |
| The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has released figures showing that gross mortgage lending fell during the course of April.
According to statistics from the body, the headline figure declined ... |
| Posted on Monday, 21 May 2012 @ 16:44 |
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| HSBC shows house price rise under Queen |
| House prices are 86 times higher than when Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne 60 years ago, according to new research by HSBC.
The bank found the average cost of a home in the UK was priced at ... |
| Posted on Monday, 21 May 2012 @ 16:43 |
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| Property prices rise in Clydebank |
| The average cost of a home in Clydebank has shot up over the course of recent weeks.
According to figures released by Registers of Scotland, the town saw the largest hike in the price of a house i... |
| Posted on Monday, 21 May 2012 @ 16:42 |
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| Outlook for house prices 'remains positive' |
| There is a positive outlook for house prices in the UK, according to a new report by Knight Frank.
The organisation found that although house prices around the country have dropped over the course... |
| Posted on Friday, 18 May 2012 @ 16:47 |
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| Scotland north-east coast house prices 'doubled since 2004' |
| Homeowners wishing to use Edinburgh self storage when leaving the Scottish capital to relocate to the north-east of the country may be paying a lot of money for their new property.
According to ne... |
| Posted on Thursday, 17 May 2012 @ 16:54 |
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| Dimmer switches 'create layers of lighting' |
| Homeowners could put possessions into self storage facilities while they overhaul the design of their residence, with lighting likely to be one of the areas on the agenda.
According to interior de... |
| Posted on Thursday, 17 May 2012 @ 16:41 |
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| Rics: Housing market rebound runs out of steam |
| The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has claimed the rebound in the housing market seen earlier in the year has now run out of steam.
In the latest Rics UK Housing Market survey, 19... |
| Posted on Thursday, 17 May 2012 @ 16:31 |
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| DIY 'can save homeowners money' |
| Using self storage facilities while carrying out major DIY projects in the home may be one way households could look to save money this summer.
According to a new report by Tarmac, Brits would be ... |
| Posted on Thursday, 17 May 2012 @ 16:22 |
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| 'Reality gap' in Scottish house prices widening |
| A new report has found the amount of money homes in Scotland are being sold for is well below the asking prices by the sellers.
According to research by s1homes, the difference between the sale pr... |
| Posted on Monday, 14 May 2012 @ 11:52 |
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| NHIC: More money needed for home improvements |
| Many people are ignoring home improvements in favour of spending money on other purchases such as a holiday, according to the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC).
Andrew Leech, director at th... |
| Posted on Friday, 11 May 2012 @ 13:13 |
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| Solid wood flooring recommended for kitchens |
| Homeowners using self storage facilities to protect possessions while carrying out a major redesign of their property could add solid wood flooring to their kitchens.
According to Josh Ashby, prod... |
| Posted on Friday, 11 May 2012 @ 13:12 |
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| Upad: Rents to rise further |
| Individuals using self storage facilities when moving house may not be able to get in to their first choice location due to rising rents.
According to James Davis, chief executive officer at onlin... |
| Posted on Friday, 11 May 2012 @ 13:12 |
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| Strong colour contrasts recommended |
| Homeowners looking to use self storage facilities as they are planning to redecorate their house have been told strong colour contrasts can look good.
According to Rebecca Thompson, colour and des... |
| Posted on Thursday, 10 May 2012 @ 11:35 |
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| Natural oak flooring 'remains the popular choice' |
| Homeowners using Glasgow self storage while replacing the flooring in their house are likely to have selected natural oak.
According to Josh Ashby, product manager at UK Flooring Direct, this rema... |
| Posted on Thursday, 10 May 2012 @ 11:34 |
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| DIY 'allows people to express creativity' |
| Homeowners may wish to use Edinburgh self storage to embark on major DIY projects in their home after they were told improvements allow them to express their creativity.
Paul Minderides, a profess... |
| Posted on Thursday, 10 May 2012 @ 11:34 |
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| Transforming home 'can boost mind' |
| There are a wide range of benefits that can be achieved through using self storage facilities while carrying out a major redevelopment of a home.
Dr David Lewis, a chartered psychologist, claimed ... |
| Posted on Wednesday, 09 May 2012 @ 09:57 |
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| Lloyds TSB: DIY spending at record low |
| British homeowners are spending less than at any time in the last 15 years on DIY, according to research by Lloyds TSB.
The bank found households spent a total of £7.8 billion on DIY in 2011... |
| Posted on Wednesday, 09 May 2012 @ 09:56 |
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| Lighting important for DIY fanatics |
| DIY fanatics using self storage facilities while they redecorate their residences have been reminded of the importance of lighting in a home.
According to interior design journalist Ellie Tennant,... |
| Posted on Tuesday, 08 May 2012 @ 15:56 |
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| Housing market 'insane' for young buyers |
| The housing market for young buyers in the UK has been described as being "insane", which could be how those using self storage facilities to relocate feel about the situation.
According... |
| Posted on Tuesday, 08 May 2012 @ 15:56 |
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| Bank holiday weekend 'ideal for DIY projects' |
| Homeowners could be moving possessions into self storage facilities for the bank holiday weekend in order to protect them while they embark on major DIY projects in their house.
According to inter... |
| Posted on Friday, 04 May 2012 @ 11:13 |
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| Mortgage rates up 'due to increase in Euribor and Libor rates' |
| A rise in Euribor and Libor rates has been blamed for mortgage rates across the UK going up in the last couple of years.
It is becoming increasingly expensive for homeowners to secure a loan on a ... |
| Posted on Friday, 04 May 2012 @ 10:14 |
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| Scottish house prices fall in 2012 |
| Homeowners moving house using Glasgow self storage are likely to have paid less for property in the first three months of 2012 than last year.
New figures from Registers of Scotland shows the aver... |
| Posted on Thursday, 03 May 2012 @ 10:57 |
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| Nationwide: House prices dipped in April |
| Homeowners seeking to use Edinburgh self storage when relocating to a new house may be able to buy a bargain after new figures showed prices were down last month.
According to the release of stati... |
| Posted on Thursday, 03 May 2012 @ 10:55 |
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| House prices drop during March |
| Homeowners looking to use self storage facilities when they relocate to another property may receive less for their house, after house prices were shown to drop during March.
According to figures ... |
| Posted on Wednesday, 02 May 2012 @ 16:44 |
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| HSBC reveals best home improvements for a quick sale |
| Homeowners may be planning to use Glasgow self storage to carry out a refurbishment of their residence after research by HSBC revealed the best home improvements for those selling up.
According to... |
| Posted on Wednesday, 02 May 2012 @ 09:59 |
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| Sellers 'must price their house realistically' |
| Homeowners hoping to find someone to buy their house quickly have been told it is important that they set a realistic price for the property.
According to Jane Marr, company director at the Little... |
| Posted on Wednesday, 02 May 2012 @ 09:58 |
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| Homeowners 'should look for clever designs in bathrooms' |
| Homeowners may look to use Edinburgh self storage facilities while overhauling their bathrooms after hearing about how they can create the illusion of more space in this part of the house.
Accordi... |
| Posted on Tuesday, 01 May 2012 @ 16:41 |
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| Homeowners should add 'personal touches' to increase sale chances |
| Homeowners looking to use self storage facilities to protect possessions while carrying out a refurbishment of their house have been given tips on what they should do to increase their chances of b... |
| Posted on Tuesday, 01 May 2012 @ 10:03 |
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| End of stamp duty holiday 'has marked impact on transactions' |
| Fewer homeowners are looking to move house as a result of the end of the stamp duty holiday in the last few weeks, according to the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (Rics).
Chief economist f... |
| Posted on Tuesday, 01 May 2012 @ 10:02 |
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