http://www.pattinson.co.uk/The HOME IMPROVEMENT news and information60http://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/UK_downturn_dashing_DIY_dreams.htmHome improvement costs are going through the roof, according to new research by the RICS...Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:49:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Home_improvement_woe_for_Brits.htmBrits should expect the unexpected when planning major works to their homes, claims Halifax...Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:52:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Buyers_prefer_to_be_close_to_home.htmLiving close to our ?nearest and dearest' is becoming a top priority for house-hunters...Thu, 13 Dec 2007 12:53:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Sustainable_homes_milestone_for_Scotland.htmFully sustainablem zero carbon homes will come to Scotland in 2008...Fri, 07 Dec 2007 12:53:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/First_zero_carbon_homes_to_be_built_in_Scotland.htmPlans to build the first Scottish sustainable homes in zero carbon standard have been unveiled...Thu, 06 Dec 2007 12:53:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Government_ramps_up_funding_for_home_adaptations.htmCommunities Minister Baroness Andrews yesterday announced the increases in the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) as part of a package of measures designed at helping people live independently in their own homes for longer...Thu, 06 Dec 2007 12:53:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Making_the_right_decisions_in_a_tough_market.htmAn innovative new service that will revolutionise the way houses are bought and sold in England and Wales has been developed by Betternest.co.uk...Tue, 04 Dec 2007 12:53:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Amateur_Brits_wreak_DIY_havoc.htmThree quarters of a million Britons have damaged their homes trying to emulate DIY TV shows...Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:54:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Narrow-minded_Nimby_nonsense.htm61% of people believe more affordable housing is needed - as long as it's not built near them...Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:54:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Property_is_no_longer_a_mans_world....htmNew research by Bradford & Bingley has finally banished the stereotype that female property involvement only goes as far as choosing paint colours and soft furnishings...Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:54:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Londoners_on_dodgy_ground.htmOver 100,000 London homeowners could face an increased risk of subsidence... Fri, 07 Sep 2007 12:54:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Turbine_tax_woe_for_eco-owners.htmHomeowners who invest in green energy may find themselves paying for the privilege...Thu, 06 Sep 2007 12:54:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Homeowners_in_DIY_warning.htmDIY enthusiasts have been warned against laying cement without suitable protection...Thu, 23 Aug 2007 12:55:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/SW_home_owners_urged_to_sign_up_to_flood_defences.htmThe Environment Agency has renewed its appeal for people to sign-up to the free Flood Warnings Direct system...Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:56:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Getting_tough_on_cowboy_builders.htmThe Government has plans to tackle illegal or botched construction... Thu, 02 Aug 2007 12:56:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Bold_housing_reforms_essential.htmThe LGA has urged the Government to stand firm and deliver its housing promise...Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:56:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Grimy_Brits_in_domestic_sabotage.htmOver 50% of Brits moving into new properties are greeted with grimy rooms, sloppy standards and domestic sabotage...Fri, 13 Jul 2007 12:56:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Rogue_tradesmen_on_the_loose.htmAlmost a quarter of home improvements are carried out by tradesmen, some of whom are careless cowboys...Thu, 12 Jul 2007 12:56:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Loft_conversion_boom.htmHomeowners are busy converting lofts or other areas into living space...Fri, 25 May 2007 12:56:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Rising_house_prices_fuel_DIY.htmRising House prices are encouraging many homeowners to turn to property development to try to add value to their home....Fri, 25 May 2007 12:56:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Planning_joy_for_homeowners.htmPlanning permission for loft conversions, home extensions and conservatories could become easier to obtain under proposed new changes....Mon, 21 May 2007 12:56:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Sea_air_still_seducing_pensioners.htmCoastal areas top the hot spots for brand new retirement properties in the UK, reveals SmartNewHomes... Fri, 18 May 2007 12:56:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/SA_price_disparity_evens_out.htmThe disparity in asking and selling prices in the SA property market has returned to normal levels, reports the SA Mail and Guardian...Thu, 19 Apr 2007 13:58:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Belfast_slum_scandal_exposed.htmBelfast City Council has vowed to crack down on slum properties after the Belfast Telegraph revealed shocking widespread living conditions... Fri, 13 Apr 2007 13:58:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Planners_order_demolition_of_dream_house.htmA £400,000 house built without planning permission in a picturesque village must be knocked down, reports The Guardian...Thu, 05 Apr 2007 13:58:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Buyers_value_good_energy_efficiency_rating.htmHomeowners are increasingly improving the energy efficiency of their property before putting it on the market, reports Yorkshire Bank...Wed, 04 Apr 2007 13:58:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Loft_conversions_send_prices_through_roof.htmLoft conversions can add £100,000 to a home's value, according to new findings by Alliance & Leicester... Wed, 04 Apr 2007 13:58:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/The_land_of_grand_designers.htmDIY disasters cost Britons over £ billion to fix each year, but 11 million of us have grand designs for our homes...Thu, 22 Mar 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/The_very_best_converted_buildings_wanted.htmEngland and Wales's new rural buildings are to be entered in a contest to find the country's finest conversions and developments...Fri, 23 Feb 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/House_subsidence_threat_from_concrete_drives.htmDriveway conversions could leave 100,000 London homes on dodgy ground...Fri, 23 Feb 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Plumbers_declare_war_on_rogue_traders.htmThe plumbing and heating industry has started a war against rogue traders ? but it's up to us to fight their battles...Mon, 19 Feb 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Carbon_footprints_in_the_snow.htmWith the Met Office predicting further cold snaps for February and into March there is a good test you can do to find out if your home is energy efficient or not...Mon, 12 Feb 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Double_whammy_for_home_wind_turbine_investors.htmHomeowners who invest in green energy may find themselves paying for the privilege of helping the neighbourhood look green...Wed, 31 Jan 2007 13:59:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/All_change_on_interior_decoration.htmComfort is back on the interior design agenda as homeowners wave goodbye to minimalism...Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Stamp_duty_slowing_home_movers.htmAlthough 70% would rather move than improve their current property, stamp duty is stopping people from moving...Wed, 10 Jan 2007 14:00:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Whats_in_your_New_Year_home-makeover_list.htmHome makeovers will be all the rage in 2007, but what did you choose?Wed, 03 Jan 2007 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Lifestyle_makeovers_driven_by_syndrome.htmThe emotional impact of grown-up children leaving the family home leads many parents to weird new pastimes ? like re-styling the home... Tue, 14 Nov 2006 13:37:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Deterring_burglars_in_the_winter_months.htmSecuring your home needn't cost the earth and will be most rewarding, both in peace of mind and insurance wise...Fri, 10 Nov 2006 13:37:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Backing_for_key_carbon-saving_home_upgrades.htmMillions of tonnes of carbon and billions of pounds from fuel bills could be saved by simple measures, the government has outlined...Fri, 10 Nov 2006 13:37:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/The_home_improvement_divide.htmHomeowners and estate agents disagree on what constitutes good value in home improvements...Mon, 06 Nov 2006 13:36:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Home_improver_gamble_warning.htmHome improvers gamble by getting friends and family in on the job...Wed, 01 Nov 2006 13:37:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Partner_or_house_Partner_or_tradesmen.htmBricks and mortar pull more strings than a romantic relationship with a partner, shows a survey. But even more interestingly, one in five homeowners place more value on a good relationship with a tradesman than they do their partner...Tue, 31 Oct 2006 13:36:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/EU_warns_over_energy_efficient_buildings.htmLast week nine member states received warnings over their failure to inform the European Commission about what activity they are taking to boost energy efficiency in buildings...Tue, 17 Oct 2006 13:37:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Self-builders_prefer_high-spec_designs.htmResearch reveals a move away from production line properties as homeowners set their sights on self-build, according to a report from Standard Life Bank... Tue, 17 Oct 2006 13:37:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Young_too_busy_for_DIY_but_dad_can_do_it.htmAre we building a don't do it yourself generation? Halifax asks after a survey shows many children are asking parents to help out with property DIY ...Mon, 09 Oct 2006 13:37:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/DIY_suffers_after_pangs_of_jealousy.htmIn the wake of the Wold Cup, homeowners are moving from DIY to keeping up with the Jones'...Fri, 06 Oct 2006 13:37:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/DIY_project_planning_advice_offered.htmFrom sprucing up your home to planning a home extension, Halifax's new DIY website has something to offer...Mon, 25 Sep 2006 13:38:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Tradespeople_botched_8bn_worth_of_home_jobs.htmBritish homeowners waste over £8 billion on sub-standard jobs, says a new report...Wed, 06 Sep 2006 13:37:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Energy_hikes_have_spurred_home_improvements.htmFaced with soaring gas and electricity prices, over one quarter of people have carried out energy and fuel saving home improvements over the last year, according to new research...Tue, 29 Aug 2006 13:38:00 GMThttp://www.pattinson.co.uk/public/content/articles/Quick-fix_DIY_improvements_wont_do_anymore.htmNew research reveals that using image to sell could soon cost homeowners dearly...Wed, 23 Aug 2006 13:38:00 GMT