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News: Property in London
The Budget 2013 was revealed yesterday and George Osbourne has announced the ‘Help to Buy’ scheme, an initiative which is to help first time buyers with home ownership. £12bn has been put forward in government loans to increase the availability of mortgages to people looking to buy a home, but cannot afford a large deposit.
What to do in an emergency Gas Leak?
A Gas leak in London is a serious situation. Especially in high-rise flats, if it happens in your home, it affects not only yourself but also everyone living close by. Poorly serviced and shoddily fitted gas boilers and cookers can cause extremely bad fires, gas leaks and carbon monoxide poisoning.
In an emergency, it is extremely important to act fast:
Open all doors and windows to immediately ventilate the room and get air in.
Basement extensions in London
With a lack of space to extend out or up in residential areas in London, some home owners are going down. Basement extensions have become increasingly popular over the last 5 years. It is an expensive makeover, but with house prices increasing why sell a home you love when you can extend.
Reasons to remodel your london home
Remodeling or decorating your London home can offer a simple solution to increase the value of your property. Making changes to your home generates new interest in certain rooms, makes spaces more functional and lets you love your home again.
Electrical Safety
The risk of electrical accidents is greater now than ever before. There are so many household electrical appliances that we rely on and use on a daily basis at any one time, putting ourselves at potential harm if we are not sensible. We rely on electricity every day and forget how dangerous it can be. Keep an eye on your electrical appliances, the cables and plugs.
Checking a Plug
We use hand held and electrical appliances all throughout the day. Hairdryers, phone chargers, kettles and computer leads are pretty much part of everyday life and some of us could not live without them! Plugs and cables suffer damage throughout time. It is best practice to check the plugs and cables of the electrical appliances you use the most to prevent injuries, and in some cases fires.
Benefits of recycling rainwater
Recycling rainwater is a cost effective way of trying to reduce your water bills and increases your environmental strategy.
Rainwater can be used in the following commercial spaces:
Office Buildings
Schools, Colleges, Universities and local council buildings
Community centres
Distribution Centres
News: Increase in Energy Prices
It was announced at the beginning of the week that energy bills in the UK are set to increase because of a greater need to rely on importing energy. Plans to take older power stations off the network mean that the amount of available energy will decrease. Renewable energy is still growing, therefore cannot alone sustain our need for consumable energy.
Unwanted visitors in your london home
However much we try and keep them away, sometimes, pesty visitors will try and get into our homes no matter how clean they are. Disrepair to house interior and exterior or poor building design can result to infestation so it is good housekeeping to keep on top of day to day maintenance.
- Ensure your home is always clean. Particularly the kitchen. Remove traces of food from surfaces and floors.
Problems the cold weather may bring to your london home
With the current temperature fluctuating so much in the previous weeks, it is essential to keep an eye on your home and appliances. Any damages, leaks or burst pipes will need to be fixed. Minor damages may lead to bigger problems in the near future and be a financial strain.
