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At Robbins Construction we believe that keeping our finger on the pulse helps us advise our clients in the best possible way. In this page our aim is to pass on information that our potential clients may find useful to help them make decisions when it comes to home improvements and taking on construction works. We hope you find it useful.
What help is out there for first-time buyers?
Monday 8th June 2020
GETTING on the property ladder can feel like a daunting task but there are schemes out there to help first-time buyers have their own home. Help to Buy Isa - It's a tax-free savings account where for every £200 you save, the Government will add an extra £50. But there's a maximum limit of £3,000 which is paid to your solicitor when you move. Help to Buy equity loan - The Government will lend you up to 20 per cent of the home's value - or 40 per cent in London - after you've put down a five per cent deposit. The loan is on top of a normal mortgage but it can only be used to buy a new build property. Lifetime…
Most homeowners have spent money on home improvements
Saturday 6th June 2020
The vast majority (98%) of homeowners have made improvements to their properties over the last five years, spending a total of £48 billion, according to a study by NAEA Propertymark. As the National Home Improvement Month begins, NAEA Propertymark has revealed the most popular changes that people have made in their home. Redecorating (72%), adding new flooring (42%), landscaping the garden (40%) and a bathroom refresh (34%) were in the top four. The cost of home improvements The study found one in seven (7%) homeowners who have made improvements did so because the cost of moving was too high. However, improvements are not cheap, with a new kitchen costing a fixer-upper £5,635 on average. Installing a conservatory to open the living space costs £4,957…