Britons Still Carrying Out Expensive Home Improvements

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Britons are still eager to carry out a number of expensive improvements on their properties, including double glazing, despite the economic climate.

According to editor of House Beautiful magazine, Julia Goodwin, people are staying in their current homes for longer due to the economy. This is why they are seeking to improve their homes with a number of measures such as installing double glazing in their windows.

Goodwin added that everyone was tightening their belts in 2008, trying to avoid spending money. However, towards the end of 2009 and beyond, people are now planning on bigger projects for their homes. She added, “these projects include work that will add considerable value to the property such as fitting double glazing”.

Goodwin also added that people are not installing such measures simply to impress new buyers. Rather, they are improving the quality of their home for themselves as they plan to stay in it for longer.

Recent research published in Aspect Maintenance earlier stated that around 70 percent of Londoners are planning on doing work to their homes within the next 12 months.

Of those that took part in the poll, only 14 per cent stated they were doing work before selling the house once it’s completed. More often, people are making changes to their windows or insulation simply to make their homes a more comfortable place to live.