Investing in your home makes perfect sense
The economic climate has never been far away from the news over these recent months and certainly all indication show that this topic will be staying around for a long time to come. Throughout the uncertainty, economists have only agreed to disagree and no one person in particular has been able to guide us through these times with any degree of certainty. However, it’s not all doom and gloom, there is one aspect of the economy that they do seem to agree on and that is interest rates, these have never been so low for so long and all agree that they are set to remain low, possibly for the next five years, with no real increase above 1%. So what does that mean? Well if you are a homeowner, your mortgage payments possibly, have never been so low, therefore your disposable income has increased. The down side, any investments you have may not be performing as you would have hoped for, that’s why investing in your home makes good economic sense, ‘improve, don’t move’ seems to be the current thinking. Combined with low interest rates, therefore lower borrowing costs, investing in a conservatory or orangery now seems to make perfect sense, expanding the space you live in and increasing the value of your property at the same time.
With so much choice in design, materials and the added benefit of modern conservatories, in particular more contemporary style buildings, can be more thermally efficient and certain types of contemporary structures can actually be very environmentally friendly. Sometimes the choice can be endless, but that’s a good thing. Choose from stunning architectural glass and aluminium structures.
Stylish glass extensions, roof lights and large bi-folding doors can change a room completely, enhancing both light and living space. Mindful of being able to keep cool in the summer yet retaining heat in the winter with thermal efficiency and energy efficient glass, using only the highest quality of materials to reduce heat loss and reflective UV quality glass for sun exposure.
And don’t worry too much if space is a premium, if you don’t have the space for a full-size extension you can still improve your home by choosing more modest bespoke additions in the form of a glass roof or glazed return. Even old favourites like the French Doors can be replaced with stunning bi-folding doors to really open out a room, letting the outside in and streamlining your entertaining and dining space into the garden.
So whether you choose from a contemporary conservatory, to a traditional orangery, or simpler building, a bespoke structure where the design is produced to suit your exact requirements will enhance your property and be a true investment for the future.
Breckenridge offers the most comprehensive choice of conservatory, contemporary extensions and orangery in a choice of materials as well as a range of pool enclosures, summer houses and windows & doors.