It has been revealed in The Telegraph that parents are willing pay an extra £8,670 on buying a new property in order to get in the catchment area for a good primary school. The figures come from research conducted by Nationwide Building Society who say that simply living near a school where pupils get 10% better results, can mean a 4.6% increase on a house value. The … [Read more...] about Influences on house prices
Avoiding DIY Eye Injuries
Research from The College of Optometrists has found that each year in the UK around 30,000 people end up with eye injuries due to DIY activities. They are suggesting that those undertaking any DIY work should take special care of their eyes and wear the recommended eye protection. The research also showed that around 90% of those questioned did not wear eye protection while … [Read more...] about Avoiding DIY Eye Injuries
