New year resolutions to stick to in 2009

Now is the time when many of us begin to turn our attention to the New Year and more importantly, those oh so familiar resolutions. So if you haven't yet thought about yours, let leading housebuilder, Persimmon Homes Anglia help you decide on which in-house resolution to stick to in 2009.

If you overindulged during the festive season and your kitchen cupboards have been working overtime, don't despair. Simply dedicate 2009 to clearing them out on a regular basis and keeping them stocked full of healthy treats to keep the munchies at bay.

Jon Gibbs, sales director for Persimmon Homes Anglia said: "When it comes to kitchens, we have witnessed an interesting trend among our buyers. Increasingly, it seems, they want their kitchens to become the very heart of their brand new home; a place in which to gather the family around the dinner table and socialise with friends. And that's why it's so important to keep cupboards and their contents in peak condition, get rid of food that's past its sell-by date and say no to keeping those naughty but nice treats."

If you're feeling the impacts of the credit crunch, now is the time to baton down the hatches and make your money work harder than ever. If you enjoy socialising with friends at the weekend, turn over a new leaf in 2009 and opt to eat in every few weeks rather than out. Home is a great place to entertain and will take the pressure off the purse strings.

Persimmon's interior designers agree that clutter is the number one reason for making houses appear smaller, so if you're dreaming of a spacious new Persimmon property this year but need to sell your existing home first, make it a priority to loose the clutter in 2009.

If you long for a little extra space then why not consider improving your garden in the New Year. Not only will you be the envy of your street, it's a great place to relax and unwind when the sun shines. Jon continues: "Gardens are an important part of any home with many people viewing them as an extra room, you don't even have to have green fingers to make more of them either, just a little vision. De-cluttering, tidying up borders or even re-turfing can work wonders without breaking the bank.

So if your 2009 is the year for sticking to resolutions look no further than Persimmon Homes Anglia.

Persimmon Homes Anglia is building at a range of developments across the region including in Harleston, Ipswich, Long Stratton, Norwich, Rendlesham, Soham and Sudbury.

For more information, log on to Persimmonhomes.com.