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An Englishman's home is his companion

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Laing Homes' new 'intelligent house' has a wide range of advanced technological features allowing the occupants to control aspects such as the heating and the lighting even when they are away from home. The house is also able to function of its own accord, ensuring maximum energy conservation.

Author: Vedrickas, Ginetta
Publisher: Financial Times Ltd.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2000
Land Subdivision and Land Development, Product information, Subdividers & Developers, Subdividers and Developers, Innovations, Real estate developers, Laing Properties PLC

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Letting to students is catching on again: how renting can benefit tenants and landlords

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Issues concerning the renting out of property to students are discussed. Some landlords are reluctant to allow students to occupy their property, but it is becoming more common for students to have strong parental support and to be very considerate tenants. In some places, rising rents mean that students cannot afford accommodation in central locations.

Author: Vedrickas, Ginetta
Publisher: Financial Times Ltd.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2000
Financial management, Management, College students, Rental housing

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Can we build it? Yes, we can

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Advice on building your own house is presented. Finding a suitable site can be very challenging, and it is worth considering buying a semi-derelict property and demolishing it in order to reuse the site.

Author: Vedrickas, Ginetta
Publisher: Financial Times Ltd.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001

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Subjects list: United Kingdom, Residential construction, Housing, Design and construction, Dwellings
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