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Have you included your home in your New Year's Resolutions? Planning to redecorate in 2008? Or improve the garden? If so, you are not alone! In 2007 re-decorating the house was the number one 'property' resolution, followed closely by improving the energy efficiency of your home.
Top New Year 'Property' Resolutions
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Ranking |
Resolution |
% of respondents |
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1 |
Re-decorate the house |
32.7% |
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2 |
Improve energy efficiency |
27.3% |
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3 |
Garden Makeover |
19.7% |
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4 |
Buy a bathroom |
19.3% |
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5 |
Buy a new kitchen |
17.2% |
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6 |
Re-mortgage |
14.2% |
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7 |
Move in with a partner |
12.7% |
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8 |
Build an extension |
11.9% |
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9 |
Buy a second property |
11.0% |
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10 |
Improve security |
10.1% |
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11 |
Move the children out |
4.1% |
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12 |
Move the parents in |
4.0% |
(Source : Propertyfinder.com)
Sellityourself.ie's New Year's Resolution Recommendation - Green Your Home!
We all know about the advantages of double-glazing and attic insulation but lesser known energy saving methods - such as cavity wall insulation and under-floor insulation - can save you money, improve your carbon footprint and are comparatively cheap and easy to install. Taking energy saving measures can also add significant value to your home.
With energy prices at an all time high, and the consequences of global warming becoming more apparent each day, make 2008 the year to Green Your Home.
Next month read our Top Tips to Green Your Home.
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