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DIY is Cool Again

18 September 2009

In an ideal world you had planned to move to a bigger property this year, but as we all know it's very hard to buy a house at the moment .

Estate agents have reported a big increase in buyer activity in the last quarter, but sellers remain outraged that their home could possibly be worth 20 per cent less than in 2007, so are staying put.

Add to that the fact that the average cost of moving home, including stamp duty, legal fees and removal costs, has tripled in ten years to nearly £9,500, according to propertyfinder.com, the raised probability of unemployment and the near impossibility of getting a mortgage without substantial equity, and it is a miracle anyone moves at all.

So what are the options when you're resigned to staying put for another year or two but desperately need more space for a growing family, and home office or even just room to entertain or relax.

Having a full-scale extension is the traditional route, but is expensive, disruptive, takes minimum two months for Planning Permission and relies on finding and pinning down a reliable and reasonable builder.

According to the Chairman of Kingfisher Group, which owns DIY giant B&Q, "DIY is cool again". Britons are spending more time and money than ever on improving their homes to make them pleasant places to live in and to get them ready for a quick sale when property starts to move again.

So take the logical (and coolest step) and look at a DIY conservatory as the perfect option for creating a flexible and welcoming extra room, adding value to your house and making it more desirable should you decide it's time to move on.

Many conservatories do not need Planning Permission, and the whole project can be completed in less time than an extension would spend in the Planning stage. The cost is a fraction of the price of a traditional build, and you can undertake much or all of the project yourself - no waiting around for builders plus the satisfaction of a job carried out to your own quality standards.

Centurion DIY Conservatories will talk you through the whole process, and there's lots of useful information on choosing and building your dream conservatory in this website. We offer advice on designing and planning, and will send you CAD drawings and prices for as many different options as you need so you can be sure you're choosing exactly the right design.

We won't abandon you once the conservatory is delivered either! If you have queries or get stuck while you're building your new DIY conservatory you only have to call our Helpline number for professional experienced advice to help you out on site.

More space for less money. How cool is that? Call Centurion to get the ball rolling on 0800 389 7261.