Home improvements for Manchester homes

New windows and doors for 40,000 homes Some 40,000 properties are set to have new double glazing or UPVC doors under a new scheme by Eastlands Homes.Tens of thousands of homes across Manchester are set to benefit from new doors and windows.

As part of a new scheme launched by Eastlands Homes, 40,000 properties will have home improvements done to their properties to keep them safer and warmer for those living there.

The £15 million home improvement scheme will incorporate homes in the Gorton North, Gorton South, Levenshulme, Longsight and Rusholme areas.

External UPVC doors and new double-glazed windows will be installed, with the firm claiming new kitchens and bathrooms could also be installed if necessary.

Sheila Doran, chief executive at Eastlands Homes, said the home improvements will "make a huge difference to people's lives".

"They will help to reduce energy bills and improve home security, as well as enhance the appearance of each property," she added.

Recent research by HSBC found that simple home improvements including painting or varnishing a front door was seen by 70 per cent of property valuers as a good way to add value to a home.
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Article Added: 11/05/2009 15:50:44

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