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Home Improvement in the News
In this section of the site we provide a mixture of news items covering specific topics related to home improvements, home finance, home improvement loans, mortgages and remortgages.
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Homeowners turn to Improvements
With home moving proving difficult more homeowners turn to improvement projects instead.
Home Improvement Loan Surge
Brokers are expecting a surge in applications for home improvement loans as many people postpone home purchases.
Latest thoughts on funding home improvements
Loan markets around the world are undergoing huge change at the moment and the area of home improvement loans is changing perhaps for the better.
An update of affairs in and around the loans business in the UK
It's been a busy and turbulent couple of months for the loans market in the UK with world markets and regualtory pressures forcing many uk companies to make wholesale reorganisations of their loan portfolio.
Summary of loan marketplace activity
AA round up of what's been going on in the UK loans industry in March 2007, this time focusing on house prices and the affect of HIPS together with an update on buy0to-let purchases and borrowing money to fund them
Greed, Tax and Pensions Cause Savings to Falter
According to figures from the ONS (Office of National Statistics), the ratio of savings to debt fell by approximately 2.1% in the opening quarter of 2007 from 3.9% in 2006, with an overall growth of just 0.7% in savings.
UK Consumers Outspend The Rest Of Europe
UK Homeowners spend more on home DIY than any other european country. Some sources suggest that the average annual spend on DIY projects is almost 3000 pounds.
Property Investment Shows More Caution
Surveys into people's confidence in property investment show that there has been a re-adjustment over the past year. People are more cautious now when entering or investing further in the buy-to-let market at home or venturing into holiday property investment abroad.
Kitchens and Bathroom Biggest Factor In House Value Increases
Recent research by estate agents lists interior decoration, especially in the kitchen and bathroom, as one of the biggest factors in increasing the value of a property.
February Rate Change?
Following the shock rise in the interest base rate to 5.25% earlier this month, fears of another rise in February have calmed somewhat after it was revealed that the Bank of England committee was split on it's recent decision. Plus news on provious interest rate changes.
People should consider buy-to-let and remortgages carefully
Taking out a buy-to-let mortgage or remortgage in order to let out property is an increasingly popular way to invest, but would-be landlords have been warned to do their homework before committing.
Housing Market positive
House prices rose for the fifth month in a row in August 2006, new figures reveal.
Mortgage costs rise in August
The cost of servicing mortgages in England and Wales rose to 546 pounds per month, or 19 per cent of take-home pay in August.
Rate cut for Yorkshire fixed-rate mortgage
Yorkshire Building Society has cut the interest level on its fixed-rate mortgage by 0.3%
House price inflation squeezes first-time buyers
The rate of house price inflation accelerated to a 14 month high in July 2006, government figures show.
London premium house price growth slows
London's premium properties experienced their lowest monthly house price growth since September 2005 last month.
Want to Add Value to Your Home? Improve Your Kitchen!
A recent survey has cited kitchen remodelling as one of the most common home improvement projects that is almost certain to add value to your home.
Home Improvement Options Still Confusing Consumers
It may seem obvious but many people are still confused when it comes to choosing a home improvement project that will add value to their home and improve their living space.
How much is spent on DIY?
According to various reports last year, the amount spent in the UK on DIY projects ranges from 15 billion to 20 billion pounds. A large sum of money and more interesting when you break it down per household.
Report on DIY market
When Focus Wickes DIY reported on the DIY market place in 2004 they suggested that the market had grown by 33% over the previous five years and stood at 12.5 billion pounds.
Confidence in Property Investment
A survey conducted by the insurance company Standard Life indicates that people are beginning to think twice about investing in property.
Where are people investing?
The trend for people to invest in properties abroad is still strong but the returns to be made and the regions where people are investing are changing.
Finding Home Improvement Loans Should Be Considered Early
Before starting any new home improvement project the question of financing should be considered very early on in the process.
Home Improvement Borrowing Has It's Advantages
A mortgage, remortgage or borrowing with a credit card could have it's advantages. This article discusses those options.
First-time buyers stretch to reach property ladder
First-time buyers were stretched to their limit in July 2006 when trying to buy a house, new research reveals.
Over a third of households can't get on property ladder
Rising house prices means that more than a third of working households aged below 40 in the UK cannot afford to get onto the property ladder
Don't Let Your Home Improvement Cost Go Out Of Control
Before embarking on a kitchen improvement or remodelling project the level of expenditure needs to be accurately calculated.
Specialist Help A Must For Bathroom Improvement
Undertaking a project to improve your bathroom can very quickly become something a lot more serious than a spot of redecorating. Unless you are just repainting your walls and windows, then you will quickly come across the need for specialist help.
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