Monday 4 June 2007

DIY - The Easiest Way To Increase The Value Of Your Home

The latest survey from GE Money Home Lending shows the top two improvements that homeowners can make to increase the value of their property:

Loft conversion - adds around £22,300
House extension - adds around £19,271

No surprises really but what is quite surprising is that most homeowners think first about changing their kitchen or bathroom or even to redecorate throughout. With all three put together, homeowners may only increase their house values by £18,000. What are you going to do to improve yours?

For more information, hints, tips and money-saving ideas, visit FeelGoodLoans.co.uk



One liners...

Quantum Mechanics: The dreams stuff is made of.

Friday 1 June 2007

Sun, Sea, Sand and...Debt?

In a new survey by CreditExpert.co.uk, 12 million people from the UK will be flying off to the sun this summer to avoid the good old British weather despite falling in to debt as a result.

More than 25% of those surveyed admitted to using their credit cards, taking out a loan or ramping up their overdraft in order to 'catch some rays' whilst 6% said that they habitually go into the red to fund their holiday experiences. Indeed, 18% only checked the cost of the holiday when they got home having not kept a track whilst away.

Unfortunately, the debt will still have to be serviced and many will decide to take out a debt consolidation loan to make it easier to manage their repayments as a result.

For more information, hints, tips amd money-saving ideas, visit FeelGoodLoans.co.uk



One liners...

I intend to live forever - so far, so good