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11th February 2011
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NASBA AT THE GOVERNMENT-INDUSTRY SELF BUILD WORKING GROUP MEETING
A team from NaSBA met up with Grant Shapps, the Housing Minister, and Andrew Stunnell MP (the Communities Minister) for the inaugural meeting of the Government-Industry Self Build Working Group. The meeting went well, with both Ministers pledging their support to see a significant increase in self build. NaSBA had already prepared a detailed Discussion Document for the Ministers, setting out some suggested ways in which the Government could help the industry. The team from the Department for Communities and Local Government agreed to set up four smaller working parties to examine these ideas, and others, under the following loose headings – Finance and mortgage availability; Land availability; Reducing red tape/regulation and the provision of better information for self builders. More   Website
VISIT THE NATIONAL SELF BUILD & RENOVATION SHOW

Get free advice, inspiration and knowledge in February at the National Self Build & Renovation Show. The National Self Build & Renovation Show has everything you’ll ever need to know to make your project a success – from finding the right plot or project to finding the right finance, and from sourcing suppliers to discovering eco solutions. Entry is free if you book in advance or you can turn up on the day to pay on the door.
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TWO STUNNING NEW KITCHEN DESIGNS FOR 2011

National fitted kitchen and bedroom specialist Betta Living has launched two new kitchen designs for 2011 – called New York and Kansas. Both are priced under £4,500 (based on an average sized kitchen) but offer the latest designer looks – ideal for savvy customers who know how to get the look without paying ‘exclusive designer’ prices. Betta Living has 20 showrooms, 25 pop up stores and offers free, no obligation design consultations in customer’s homes throughout the UK.
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OPTIMUM – THE ULTRA LOW PROFILE “WET ROOM LOOK” SHOWER TRAY
Optimum is the latest ultra low profile shower tray from leading shower tray manufacturer MX. It’s the slimmest tray on the market at just 25mm high.  It brings an impressive combination of adaptability, strength and light weight – which makes it suitable for most types of shower enclosure, makes it very easy to carry and transport, and results in it being immensely strong and reliable – borne out by its 25 year guarantee. More   Website



REMMERS JOIN THE WWA
Remmers UK have become members of the Wood Window Alliance (WWA) organization who champion high quality, high performance, sustainable wood windows. Remmers will be exhibiting their Opaque and Translucent Exterior Wood coatings range alongside the Wood Window Alliance on their stand at this year’s Ecobuild which is being held at London’s ExCel centre. With a 10 Year maintenance free guarantee, Remmers’ Induline range of Opaque and Translucent Exterior Coatings offers excellent durability, elasticity and blocking resistance. More   Website


WATER SOFTENERS – ‘AMONG THE VERY BEST HOUSEHOLD ENERGY SAVERS’ SAYS INDEPENDENT RESEARCH STUDY
A major new independent research study in the USA has concluded that water softeners are amongst the ‘very best’ household energy savers. The research was undertaken over 9 months at a cost of $700,000, and commissioned by the Water Quality Research Foundation – a not-for-profit association that provides public information about water treatment issues. The research findings back the energy saving claims made by the UK’s leading water softener manufacturer - Tapworks - over many years. More   Website
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GARDEN ON A ROLL

Garden on a Roll® is the latest concept to bring an attractive garden border within the reach of every household.  It is ideal for those with no gardening skills, no plant knowledge and no desire or time for gardening. Garden on a Roll enables homeowners and new home builders, schools and business premises, to order ready planned, personally designed borders by the metre. The plants are grown and dispatched by Antony and his team at The Dutch Nurseries. More   Website
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