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Invest In Your Property Using A Shrewsbury Builder As Home Prices Rise

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It’s the second month in a row that property prices in the UK have increased, so it seems now is an ideal time to invest in your house using a Shrewsbury builder to further increase its value before putting it on the market.

According to property website Hometrack, house prices rose 0.1% in April and 0.2% in March. This is particularly cheering news for home owners, especially those contemplating building works, carpentry works, or property extensions with the help of a builder Shrewsbury and carpenter Shrewsbury, as this increase occurred regardless of the stamp duty holiday ending and the wet weather we’ve been having so far this spring.

In fact, demand among buyers was even higher, up 25% over the past three months.

London had the strongest sales, with property prices rising 0.3% in April. On average, houses in London are selling in 6 weeks – half the time it takes for houses in the north and west of the country. Of course, there are steps you can take if you live outside London to help boost the speed of your house sale, and a good place to start is by talking to a local Shrewsbury builder.

A builder or carpenter Shrewsbury will be able to advise you on any areas where you can add value to your home, before placing it on the market. For example, a fitted bathroom or new work tops for your kitchen, professionally installed by a Shrewsbury builder and carpenter could provide that “wow” factor many buyers seek.

The actual selling price has increased too, alongside the asking price. Richard Donnell, director of research at Hometrack said: “The proportion of the asking price achieved has moved up to 93.1%. This would indicate some recovery of prices,” The Independent quotes.

It isn’t only property owners who’ve received some positive news about the market, as the rental market was recently shown to be doing well too. When you combine these rises with a few practical home improvements that your builder Shrewsbury can carry out for you, you should be able to sell your home or rent your house for a decent amount. 

Shrewsbury Carpenter’s Top Kitchen Ideas

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When it comes to creating your perfect kitchen, it’s vital to invest the time and thought at the planning stage to achieve success, says JFP Carpentry & Developments’ Shrewsbury carpenter.

It’s easy to get swept away by romantic ideas for your new kitchen, but by staying grounded you’ll ensure the end result is what you want as well as add value to your property.

Any builder Shrewsbury will tell you that installing a new kitchen comes at the end of a long planning process – not to mention many discussions with your carpenter Shrewsbury.

The first thing to sort out is the budget. There is only so much a Shrewsbury carpenter or builder can do without a proper brief, and that includes budget. Plan in advance how much you want to spend on the new kitchen, including materials and installation so that your carpenter can complete within budget. It’s also a good idea to keep track of costs throughout the project to make sure prices don’t escalate.

Next, you need to consider the shape and size of your kitchen. To maximise the space when it comes to cupboards and storage, a Shrewsbury carpenter will help you design the layout of the kitchen you want. Decide whether you want a contemporary or traditional feel to the room, for example, and the carpenter Shrewsbury can build the kitchen accordingly.

Then, think about a kitchen extension. It might be you can convert your current room into an open plan kitchen or install a new window on the side of your small kitchen to make it feel lighter and bigger. Even makeover tricks like painting the kitchen a pale but vibrant colour can enhance the feel of the space, so be sure to discuss exactly what you’re looking for with your Shrewsbury carpenter before work gets underway.

Finally, good luck! If you hire a professional carpenter and builder Shrewsbury you can simply enjoy the creative process, knowing that your kitchen ideas are in safe hands and will be turned into reality in a short space of time. 

Council Tenants To Get £500 Yearly For Carpentry and Building Projects in Shropshire

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A new scheme has been unveiled, giving council tenants up to £500 each year to carry out DIY projects in Shropshire and nationwide, including for carpentry and building work.

DIY projects might include carpentry tasks like fitting doors as well as simple maintenance work like decorating and fixing leaking taps. Community groups can tackle repairs and support those who are unable to tackle the work themselves – and it may be possible to use the money to hire a professional Shropshire carpenter or Shropshire builder to do any DIY projects tenants can’t manage themselves.

The Tenant Cashback scheme, proposed by Housing Minister Grant Shapps is part of the government’s plan to reduce the £4billion annual maintenance bill for social housing.

Currently, there are more than 4 million council properties and landlords spend an average of £1000 per year on building repairs. Under the new scheme tenants would get up to £500 a year for basic carpentry and building works in Shropshire, Shrewsbury and elsewhere in the country, they carry out themselves rather than calling out maintenance staff.

There are concerns over the quality of building repairs under the new scheme, with the possibility some DIY projects will happen when a local Shropshire builder or carpenter should really be used, as well as the risk that claims may be made falsely. This is why two of the current pilot schemes don’t pay on a per-repair basis, instead participants are given “lump sums for maintaining their properties to a mutually agreed standard” – assessed during regular checks.

Private homeowners need to pay for any building or carpentry work to their homes, so naturally may not be in support of this scheme. However, non-council tenants have the freedom to pay for a local tradesman such as a carpenter Shropshire or Shrewsbury builder to complete maintenance projects which guarantees quality work.

Of course, any work homeowners or tenants can’t carry out themselves, should be carried out by local firms anyway. For example, if you live in Bishops Castle you will likely hire a Bishops Castle builder or carpenter. This way, you can be sure the firm has a good reputation and that the work is completed to a high standard.

Under the scheme, tenants will be invited to take a basic DIY course in addition to getting cash for DIY projects.

Mr Shapps said: “Rather than having to wait for landlords to act, tenants should be able to tackle their own DIY dilemmas — and get paid for it,” the Daily Mail reports.

“For some, this could even serve as an apprenticeship in the home and the start on a path to a whole new career. This, combined with the potential to bring the local community together to improve the local area, means all councils and housing associations should give residents the right to take up tools.”

Nigel Long, head of policy at the Tenant Participation Advisory Service said: “I am a big fan of anything that encourages people to do things for themselves, because I think it delivers value for money.”

What are your views on the Tenant Cashback scheme?