Archive for December, 2008

Dec31

Help Save the World and Save Money with PVC Windows and Doors

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This is not something that immediately springs to mind when we think of the onset of global warming but, with house values falling and energy prices constantly on the rise, it is becoming increasingly important for home owners to make sure that they pay more attention to the upkeep of their existing properties. Energy efficiency has become a topic that needs to be given increasing credibility in today’s modern economic climate.

Firstly we need to examine where our homes are most likely to be losing heat from. One of the obvious places would be the loft space and the walls and to make sure that the house’s insulation was doing its job, but one of the areas that may be overlooked is the windows and doors of a property.

Obviously we cannot avoid opening the windows and doors and this is where we think we lose most…

Dec31

1-2-3 Guarantees energy efficiency with Planet South Lakes’ Conservatories, Windows and Doors

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Planet South Lakes are delighted to announce a host of special offers designed to beat the credit crunch and blitz the cold winter weather for anyone looking to buy any of their conservatories, windows or doors throughout the Lancaster, Morecambe, Barrow-in-Furness or Kendal areas.

A spokesperson from Planet South Lakes made this statement last week;
“We are determined to make sure that people are given the best chance possible to remain energy efficient and safe in their homes, in spite of the recent economic conditions that have coupled with the rise in fuel costs over recent years.”

Examples of the offers being made by Planet South Lakes include.
- 12 Months interest Free on all conservatories
- 12 Months interest Free on all windows and doors.
- 123 Guarantee on all conservatories and glazing products.

Anybody wishing to take advantage of the offer on conservatories and…

Dec31

House prices down 16.2% in 2008

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House prices fell 2.2 per cent in December, as the property slowdown looks set to continue into 2009.

The Halifax house price index shows a 16.2 per cent drop in house prices over 2008 – with the average home how worth £159,896, the level last seen in April 2003.

Halifax managed to gain some positives from the dismal figures, as the level of decline is at least stabilising – dropping 5.2 per cent in the final quarter of 2008 and roughly matching drops of the previous two quarters.

Martin Ellis, Halifax chief economist, predicted further housee price drops in 2009.

“Continuing pressures on incomes and the negative impact of the dislocation of the financial markets on the availability of mortgage finance are expected to exert further downward pressure on the market over the coming months,” he said.

“But a number of factors will help to support demand and should help…