Thursday, January 20, 2005

West house price growth 'to slow' (BBC News)

West house price growth 'to slow' (BBC News)
New figures show that house prices in the region will grow in 2005 - but at a much slower rate than in previous years.
Posted by Jason Colling at 10:04 AM
Categories: Uk Property News

After the storms: building rules come under scrutiny (The Herald)

After the storms: building rules come under scrutiny (The Herald)
THE need for buildings regulations and transport systems to be adapted to the threat of storms and floods is being assessed by ministers prior to a major conference on the implications of climate change.

Just add TLC

Just add TLC
FANCY taking on a property project? Dream of putting your distinctive style on a place? One of these might be what you are looking for, writes Kirsty McLuckie.
Posted by Jason Colling at 10:00 AM
Categories: Scotland Property News

Buy to let

Buy to let
PERHAPS the most contested area in the landlord/ tenant relationship is that of deposits.

Aqua-Stop Fixes Leaking Basements From the Inside - Permanently

Aqua-Stop Fixes Leaking Basements From the Inside - Permanently
Aquaseal announces the introduction of AQUA-STOP - a cementitious 'do it yourself' product that repairs leaking basements. It allows the homeowner to stop a leak from the inside without costly construction work or excavating around the outside of the property. The treated surface will remain waterproof for 100 years and longer. [PRWEB Jan 12, 2005]

Brand Name Solid Surface Counter Tops. You Purchase Direct & and Install Yourself Save 70%

Brand Name Solid Surface Counter Tops. You Purchase Direct & and Install Yourself Save 70%
American Solid Surface Kits, Inc. has developed a DIY (do-it yourself) solid surface countertop kit. The kit includes a CD with these 5 or 6 ft. lengths that are shipped direct to the customer for quick installation. Prices range from $19.60 per sq. ft. to $24.60 per sq. ft. The average kitchen is 3 sheets (90 sq. ft.) with a cost of $2,000. typically with shipping. [PRWEB Jan 20, 2005]

Consumer Prices Drop, Housing Starts Rise

Consumer Prices Drop, Housing Starts Rise
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A drop in energy costs pulled U.S.
Posted by Jason Colling at 9:52 AM
Categories: Global Real Estate News

Mortgage Applications Increased Last Week

Mortgage Applications Increased Last Week
Jan 19, 2005 The Mortgage Bankers Association said its seasonally adjusted index of mortgage application activity increased 16.2 percent to 682.9 in the week ended Jan. 14, after falling 3.0 percent in the MBA's prior week survey.
Posted by Jason Colling at 9:52 AM
Categories: Global Mortgage News

How To Fix a Leaky Pipe Joint

How To Fix a Leaky Pipe Joint
How To Fix a Leaky Pipe JointThis project jumped to the top of my 'Honey Do' list when my wife looked at our kitchen sink one day and said, 'Honey, our faucet needs Viagra!' It didn't, of course. What it really needed was ...
Posted by Jason Colling at 9:50 AM
Categories: This Old House Diy News

How to Remove Water Marks From Wood Furniture

How to Remove Water Marks From Wood Furniture
How to Remove Water Marks From Wood FurnitureWhite rings on the top of a table or chest look unsightly! But they're not so very hard to get rid of. You'd be amazed that you probably have just the thing you need in your refrigerator.
Posted by Jason Colling at 9:49 AM
Categories: This Old House Diy News

Cemex's Earnings More Than Triple on Record Homebuilding, Highway Spending

Cemex's Earnings More Than Triple on Record Homebuilding, Highway Spending
18 (Bloomberg) -- Cemex SA, the world's third-largest cement maker, said fourth-quarter profit more than tripled as homebuilding and government construction boosted sales in its two largest markets, Mexico and the U.S.
Posted by Jason Colling at 9:48 AM
Categories: Construction News

Saudi Arabia industry: Mall construction contract awarded

Saudi Arabia industry: Mall construction contract awarded
Economist Intelligence Unit Jan 19 2005 8:09PM GMT

Home Building Surged in 2004

Home Building Surged in 2004
Home construction rebounded in December, capping the best year since 1978, a government report showed.

Imported tile from Turkey reasonable

Imported tile from Turkey reasonable
Ted Mandery of Floors Plus installs Turkish tile on the shower wall of a Sioux Falls home recently.