Wednesday 19th Jun 2013

UK Flooring News Archive

New kitchen flooring 'can add value'

New kitchen flooring
Investing in new flooring is one of the key ways in which a homeowner can add value to their property, it has been suggested.Spending vast amounts of money on new appliances and cabinets can prove to ....

Cash injection will see builders return to work, expert says

Cash injection will see builders return to work, expert says
The government's plan to restart a number of stalled housing developments across England has been welcomed by the Home Builders Federation.Steve Turner, head of communications at the organisation, ....

Building firm reports strong performance

Building firm reports strong performance
A housing company in the north-east of England is performing well despite the economic downturn due to a focus on regeneration, it has been observed.Richard Bass, managing director of Keepmoat Homes, ....

Homeowners should be aware of planning permission, expert notes

Homeowners should be aware of planning permission, expert notes
Homeowners have been advised to be aware of planning permission requirements before adding extensions to their property.Jason Orme, editor of Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine, noted that some ....

Government confirms further house building plans

Government confirms further house building plans
The government has announced plans to fund the building of more than 11,000 new homes in the UK.Housing minister John Healey suggested that 20,000 jobs will be created as a result of the move, which ....

Unique conservatories 'can add value'

Unique conservatories
Taking the time to design a unique conservatory can add significant value to a home, an expert has suggested.According to Jason Orme, editor of Homebuilding & Renovating magazine, such an addition ....

Construction job falls 'may be at end'

Construction job falls
The decline in jobs in the UK construction industry could be coming to an end, it has been suggested.According to the Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians (UCATT), the rate of fall has ....

New kitchen flooring 'worth the investment'

New kitchen flooring
Fitting new flooring in a kitchen as part of a small refurbishment of a room is worth the investment, it has been suggested.An article on HeraldNet stated that there are several benefits of kitchen ....

UK homes to receive 'energy makeovers'

UK homes to receive
The government has unveiled a proposal for seven million homes in the UK to receive home energy makeovers.It forms part of the Low Carbon Transition Plan, which intends to achieve a 34 per cent cut in ....

Headlam predicts drop in profits

Headlam predicts drop in profits
Floor coverings company Headlam has announced a drop in revenue for the first half of 2009.Difficult conditions in the market appear to have contributed to an 8.2 per cent decline for the six months ....