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Monthly Archives: September 2008
Self-Build Mortgages – An Overview
The main difference between a self-build mortgage and a house purchase mortgage is that with a self-build mortgage, money is released in stages as the build progresses, rather than as a single amount.
Some lenders will lend you money to purchase land, typically 75% of the purchase price or value, which ever is lowest.
During the build you can borrow typically 75% of the cost of the value of the house as the project progresses, depending on the chosen lender.
There are two methods by which the money can be released during the build, known as arrears stage payments and advance stage payments respectively.
Read more about : Building Services, Mortgages
Your Childs Fantasy Bedroom – Online At MumSaid
Every child’s ‘fantasy bedroom’ can now become a reality, as renowned Hollywood interior designer Kimberley Cohu, opens her UK-based online store MumSaid.
Kimberley Green is an expert in nursery interiors and accessories and boasts a huge celebrity client list including:
Johnny Depp, Melanie Griffiths & Antonio Banderas, Pamela Anderson & Tommy Lee, Prince, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston and Ben Affleck to name a few.
Read more about : Childs Furniture, Custom Furniture, Web Sites
Marmitek Launches Free TV200 For PC Or Laptop
The FreeTV200 from Marmitek is an innovative and practical device that allows you to watch digital television on your PC or laptop.
The system consists of a USB tuner and a small digital antenna that enables your laptop or PC to receive digital DVB signals, so that you can watch all programmes that are broadcast digitally “Free-To-Airâ€.
With the FreeTV200, you can watch TV programmes on your PC wherever you want, in the kitchen, bedroom or student flat; also watch TV on your laptop sitting comfortably in your garden, or even at a pavement café.
Read more about : Home Entertainment
How Safe Are UK Homes? Wonders Legal & General
Legal & General’s general insurance business annual online survey, ‘Safe as Houses’, which asks people for feedback and their views on home security and safety, is now live.
The survey aims to provide an understanding of home-owner’s security and safety concerns and what, if any, precautions they are taking.
The survey is running for a month until Friday 10 October 2008 and those people who complete the survey will be entered into a draw, to win John Lewis vouchers up to the value of £500.
Read more about : Home Finance, Security Reviews
The New EWE Vida Kitchen From Searle & Taylor
Designing your perfect kitchen is a responsibility that Searle & Taylor take very seriously.
Within their specialist product ranges they design, manufacture and install innovative and beautiful kitchens; from traditional full bespoke, hand-made in the company’s own workshops, to cutting edge contemporary designs from award-winning Austrian manufacturer EWE.
Gloss laminate doors in a variety of warm shades are the trademark of the new EWE Vida kitchen from Searle & Taylor:
Read more about : Bespoke Kitchens
Latest Autumn Additions From The Dotcomgiftshop
The Dotcomgiftshop has launched the Autumn/Winter additions to their online gift ranges, which are very stylish yet reasonably priced:
French Chateau – these classic ‘pieces are simply oozing with Parisian panache and that rustic, country house style, including embossed zinc, distressed wood, lanterns and vintage prints, all help to make the range charming and irresistible.
Pictured here is the Cabinet with Embossed Hearts priced at £49.95 and
The Gothic Carriage Lantern at £14.95.
Read more about : Glassware, Home Interiors, Kitchen Accessories, Ornaments
myhome247’s Innovative Home Surveillance System
24/7 home security, monitoring and control is now available to all, thanks to the launch of a simple to use, affordable and reliable surveillance system from myhome247.
The home owner can now easily view their protected premises remotely, either from their mobile phone, or an Internet enabled PC or Laptop.
Features And Benefits include:
The wireless sensors can be set to raise audible alarms, or interact with other devices (such as turning on lights).
Read more about : Burglar Alarms, Security Services, Wireless Alarm Systems
French Country Style Beds From Belle Maison
Belle Maison, is renowned for its beautiful French inspired furniture and the company presents a gorgeous collection of Corbeille Beds that are just perfect for re-creating the French Country Chic look in the bedroom.
Each bed features a wide carved foot and headboard, upholstered in sumptuous fabric that includes vintage inspired florals and gingham prints.
Each frame is an old bed frame, which is then painted in Belle Maison’s classic creamy white paint.
Read more about : Bedroom Furniture, Beds
Wood Empire’s Latest Tea And Coffee Ranges
Wood Empire specialises in designing and making beautiful solid oak furniture, offering a comprehensive range of ready made pieces for the dining room, living room, bedroom, plus a wide choice of occasional furniture, accessories and tableware.
Some stylish new additions are now available in their tea and coffee ranges of tableware:
I. The Spectra Cup and Saucer set is available in a wide choice of colours
including; red, black, lime, chocolate, aqua, sky blue and stone. They are
sold in sets of six (in the same colour) and cost £57.
Read more about : Tableware
Visit The Autumn Self Build & Renovation Show 2008
With many people still needing to get on or move up the property ladder, The National Self Build & Renovation Show, sponsored by EDF Energy, will show visitors how to build their way out of the housing slump, through self build, renovation, or home improvement.
BuildStore’s National Self Build & Renovation Centre in Swindon will host the Self Build & Renovation Show, where visitors can discover the many inspirational and educational features and exhibits, including a full-size timber frame Potton house (featured) and a renovation house, a self-build education journey and a Trade Village.
They will be inspired by great ideas in design and innovation, plus inside knowledge on everything they need to know, to build their dream home.
Read more about : Building Services, DIY Advice, Shows and Events