As concerns deepen over the ‘credit crunch’ and its effects on the UK housing market, home owners are turning in increasing numbers to home improvements rather than face trying to sell their homes.

According to the results of a recent survey commissioned by Home insurer LV=, “almost one million British households are ‘doing up’ their homes because the effects of the credit crunch are preventing them from moving.”

And of all the different types of home improvements either undertaken or planned in the next 12 months, a whopping 2.3 million (16%) of home owners are planning to install new windows.

The survey also showed that despite purse strings tightening in other areas, over half (57%) of all Brits have undertaken home improvements in the last 12 months or plan to complete them in the next six months.

With the average spend on home improvements estimated at over £5,000, the total cost of these renovations is projected to be over £4 billion.

A spokesperson for LV= Home Insurance, Emma Holyer said: “Despite the challenging housing market and lack of affordable mortgages, we are still a nation obsessed with our homes and what money we can make on them.”

She added, “Many homeowners told us they were spending this money so they could profit more on their homes when they do come to sell them after the market has stabilised. This shows that although people are concerned about the short term housing market there does appear to be optimism in the long term.”

If you’re one of the growing number of householders looking to invest in their property during these uncertain times, contact Brackenwood today on Freephone 0800 25 35 45 for friendly advice on the many benefits that replacing your windows and doors can bring.

And with the looming possibility of increased energy bills causing concern too, don’t forget to ask about our energy efficient windows and doors.

Figures obtained from a nationally representative online poll by www.opinium.co.uk.

SAVE ENERGY, SAVE MONEY and help SAVE THE PLANET with Brackenwood as we sign up to PVCAware

PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is a strong, versatile, lightweight, low maintenance and fully recyclable material.

It’s found virtually everywhere due to it’s suitability to a wide range of products including replacement windows and doors such as those provided by Brackenwood.

When used in such products as window and door frames, it can be continuously recycled into new ones as well as other home improvement and building products.

Brackenwood signs up to PVCAware

Nowadays, more than ever, we all have to play our part to recycle as much consumer waste as possible.

PVCAware is an industry-driven campaign committed to “promoting and driving the sustainable values of PVC as a material for use in the manufacture of window frames and other building applications.”

Brackenwood has recently signed up to the PVCAware campaign as part of our on-going commitment to helping the environment.

And that’s not all. We’ve taken steps to prove it.

We recycle for you… and we pay you too!

Right now, Brackenwood is offering a tremendous deal to any of our customers who buy new windows and doors from us. Not only will we take your old windows and doors away to be recycled - we’ll even give you cash back for them!

That’s right. We’re offering part exchange for all new windows and doors as a move designed to actively demonstrate how we are taking a responsible approach to reducing the impact our industry has on the environment.

Contact Brackenwood today on Freephone 0800 25 35 45 for more information on how we can work together to contribute to a more sustainable future as well as details on how to claim your cash back bonus.

More choice… more options… more value!

Brackenwood is delighted to announce the re-opening of its conservatory showroom concession located within its head office in Kimbell Road, Basingstoke.

In partnership with conservatory furniture specialists 2furnish, the new display area boasts the latest, eye-catching designs in both classic and modern styles. And each design is also available in a choice of 32 luxurious fabrics - so you can be sure you’ll find the right conservatory furniture to match your conservatory.

Five great reasons to choose 2furnish conservatory furniture:

• Strength
  All the furniture comes in a range of materials including cane, wicker and rattan. Apart from its inherent good looks, each has excellent qualities that include strength and resilience to everyday use.
• Quality
  The cane, rattan and wicker used within the sofas, chairs and tables is of the highest grade. It is carefully selected and harvested in south east Asia, an area renowned for the quality of its natural resources.
• Comfort
  Many of the soft furnishings in the furniture is crafted from luxurious fabrics and filled with British Vita ‘Reflex’ Foam and fibre-fill to provide outstanding levels of comfort.
• Safety
  For your safety, all cushions and fabrics are manufactured to exceptionally high standards and meet British Fire Safety Standards. All table tops are made from toughened glass to British Safety Standards.
• Sustainability
  Choosing a natural, raw material invariably means a potential for impact on the environment. The cane, rattan and wicker used for the conservatory furniture within Brackenwood is carefully selected and harvested from sustainable sources so you can be certain that the furniture has been produced ethically.

And if that wasn’t reason enough, 2furnish also promise the following:

• - 7-day home trial
• - No deposit required
• - Money back guarantee
• - Free fabric samples.

So why not come along and see for yourself the full range of furniture at the Brackenwood conservatory village?

There are also 2furnish representatives on site* during normal opening hours which is open to the public 7 days a week:

• Monday - Friday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
• Saturday - Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm

For more details on Brackenwood’s range of conservatory furniture, please contact us or telephone 01256 843 988.

*2furnish staff are currently only present on Saturday and Sunday.