Home & Garden
HSBC extends commitment to UK homeowners
As the Government launches new proposals to relax planning laws for homeowners wishing to improve their homes, HSBC reveals that it will make available at least £1billion of funding for home improvement loans in 2012.
Home extensions can add significant value to the average home
Adding an extension or a loft conversion to your home could increase its value by almost a quarter, according to research by Nationwide.
Make the most of late summer to attract a buyer to your home
Being the height of summer, the (sometimes) warm weather and balmy evenings create an all-round feel good factor.
Aquazzi - Spa specialists launch UK showroom
Hot tub, sauna and spa specialist Aquazzi is celebrating the opening of its new showroom by offering customers the chance to win a case of champagne.
Hands-on Brits improve rather than move
Moving house can be one of life's biggest stresses and with persistently high housing costs pricing many out of the market, new research from cashback site Quidco, reveals that Brits are choosing to make do and mend, rather than up sticks in the current climate.
Halifax offer homebuyers £500 towards the cost of moving home
Designed to ease the financial pressures associated with purchasing a property, Halifax has today announced details of an offer to give homebuyers £500 towards the cost of moving home on completion of a property purchase.
Free insulation available for all British homes
British Gas is extending its offer of free loft and cavity wall insulation to all British households regardless of who supplies their energy.
August busiest month for home movers but only a quarter switch suppliers
With thousands moving home this August bank holiday, Post Office HomePhone and Broadband is urging home movers to find the best telecoms deals, following new research revealing only a quarter look for cheaper offers.
Mobile offices - e-mail dominates landline in office communications
One in four British adults are too nervous to use the telephone, according to new research. The findings emerged in a study of 2,000 office workers, and shows 28% avoid picking up the phone at all costs.
Wonderful wine storage from Caple
Make an impact in a modern kitchen scheme with leading appliance specialist Caple's Sense WF1547.
Even greener stoves from Euroheat to save on winter bills
Woodburning stoves don't get more energy efficient and eco-friendly than those offered by Belgium manufacturer Nestor Martin and Euroheat is delighted to now be distributing this innovative brand in the UK.
Luxury bed sheets soar as Britian battles recession
Critics who claim that British people always take bad news lying down have finally been proved right as sales of luxury bed linen have soared since the recession began, says high street store Debenhams.
Estate agents echo warnings of quick-sell property websites
Estate agent Harrison Murray has backed industry watchdog advice urging sellers to be wary of quick-sell companies that offer ‘cash for any property’.
Bank Holiday botchers could face big bills for their dodgy DIY
While householders across the UK dust off their toolboxes this August Bank Holiday, Halifax Home Insurance urges them to check they are adequately covered to avoid unexpected bills.
Ellis Furniture adds to Inspire kitchen range
Ellis Furniture is expanding the popular Inspire range of contemporary gloss kitchens to include three new colours – gloss graphite, gloss caramel and gloss cream – and a variety of new cabinet styles including internal drawer options in base, studio and tall cabinets bi-fold wall units and the increasingly popular internal curved cabinets.