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Guide to home improvement loans

Are you keen for extra space for a growing family, or desperate for a different kitchen - but can't afford to up sticks and move house? Maybe it's time to look at making home improvements and upgrading your current living environment to suit your needs? - whether it's adding an extension, or simply giving the bathroom a makeover and making it more practical.  The benefits of home improvements Making the changes you want could not only make you happier, but also possibly raise the value of your home when you come to sell. For example, a good extension or loft conversion that increases the floor-space in your home will tend to increase the value too - but whether this will add more than the cost of the works depends on what the market is like when you come to sell. Or you may opt for improvements such as central heating or double-glazing as general upgrades on your property. Meanwhile, decorating the home can be done reasonably cheaply but still make it a ...

Home improvement loans

Home improvement loans Home improvements can be a great way to make a property a better place for you and your family to live, while increasing its value at the same time. However, even though making improvements to your current house or flat often works out a lot cheaper than trading up to a larger home, many projects still require a significant financial outlay. Whether you want a new kitchen, need to repair your roof or are planning an extension that will transform your home, you may therefore have to borrow money to fund the work. A low-rate personal loan can be one of the best ways to do this. This guide to home improvement loans should help you to decide whether it is the right finance option for you. Advantages of a home improvement loan A personal loan offering the chance to borrow up to £15,000 over five years, for example, is a popular means of funding home improvements. You can currently borrow between £7,500 and £15,000 at an interest rate of 5% or thereab...