Four letters to put off buyers: UPVC
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Windows are a very prominent feature in a house, and replacement windows which do not suit the period of the house can therefore act as a deterrent to potential purchasers. Many people feel that double glazing will be a good selling point, but research is now indicating that double glazing is in fact not very effective in saving energy, and can therefore be a wasted investment. It is worth paying more to buy wooden frame windows which exactly match the style of the house.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1995
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If you want to make money, move next to a banker
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Places with high concentrations of building societies, banks and insurance companies seem to enjoy healthier property markets than elsewhere. A strong financial services presence protects the area against the most dramatic declines in house prices and boost demands for the most attractive properties. Financial companies require their staff to be very mobile, and relocation has led to real house sales, with the most popular areas thriving even more.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1996
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