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Reduce heat in London home
It’s great that London is finally seeing some sun this year, but the heat has been pretty intense. With temperatures rising to above 25’C on some days and keeping at 22’C in the evening, it is not something our homes and ourselves are used to, especially when having to work. In Britain, we have devices in place to keep homes warm during the winter, but nothing to help the sticky summer nights.
Commercial Recycling London
Recycling is an important issue and we must put more effort in attempting to produce less waste. In a recent report conducted by a recycling bin company, the UK only manage to recycle 39% of its municipal solid waste. Austria is in the lead with a recycling rate of 63%. Among other countries with an impressive recycling rate are Germany 62%, Belgium and Switzerland 50% and Sweeden and the US 49%.
London's Skyline in flux
Recently, several bids for various redevelopments in London have been accepted by the mayor and government. London’s skyline is constantly changing to keep up with residential and commercial demands.
Fire Safety London
We all know how dangerous fires are and that fires in the home can cost lives. Electrical fires are most common and caused by faulty appliances and carelessness. Last year there were 31,000 accidental dwelling fires within the UK, 187 of these were fatal. 4,277 were non-fatal fire casualties.
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Property prices in London
Several areas outside of central London locations are becoming prime areas for an increase in the value of property. Districts including Lambeth, Southwark and Shoreditch are developing new build homes which are likely to be £2,000 a square foot within the next 5-10 years.
Door Entry Systems London
Coded door entry systems restrict access to unwanted visitors and offer more security to houses, offices and businesses, increasing the assurance that your property and valuables are protected. These door systems are a bit more expensive, but worth it in the long run if your home or commercial offices hold varying amounts of equipment and materials needed for work.
Rented accommodation London
The population of London now stands at 8.1 million. Private renters make up for 25%, over 800,000 of the households in London. Most of these rented properties use existing housing rather than new builds. The Private Rented Sector makes up two thirds of the cities homes, helping to maintain housing supply.
Preparing your house for buying
Has your property been on the market for a while and still not sold? You’ve had lots of interest but no one signed? Selling your home may be a frustrating time and could take longer than you hope for. To make a quicker sale and help buyers instantly love your property give it a bit of TLC and general maintenance. When buyers come to view your home it must meet their needs in various ways.
Handymen garden services london
Now that the weather is finally picking up its time to get out the patio furniture and BBQ. If you are using last year’s or older tables and chairs check for signs of wear and tear.
- Check for splinters, rust and mold.
- Check the material and straps have not frayed or ripped away from any part of the chair.
Electric Cars London
Electric cars are becoming increasingly popular in London. It is a much cleaner and greener alternative to driving petrol or diesel fuelled vehicles. London is a key market for electric cars because it needs to generate less C02 emissions, the cars are smaller and there is a congestion charge discount for registered vehicles in which over 2,400 were registered in spring 2012.
