Clearview National April 2017 - Issue 185 | Page 22

INDUSTRYNEWS
Security cylinder launched
Truedor is delighted to announce the availability of a new
security cylinder across its full range of Composite Doors.
» » THE UAP KINETICA
Kitemarked high security
3*cylinder is available immediately
as an option for trade customers
wanting to offer an even more
high security product to their
customers.
The Secured by Design
approved cylinder comes with
anti-snap, anti-bump, anti-drill
and anti-tilt features which further
enhance its security credentials.
The cylinder is also designed
and tested to ensure that if it
is attacked from the outside it
can still be opened from inside,
ensuring that the door will
continue to be secure and safe to
use and will function as normal
for the homeowner.
Speaking for Truedor, Sales
and Marketing Manager
Richard Kirman commented
“We are really delighted to
be able to offer this cylinder
to our trade customers. Our
design and technical teams are
continually looking at how
we can improve the
Truedor
product even further, and this
new security feature is the latest
part of that process”.
“There are a great many
technical features in the
cylinder, but the bottom line
is that it
is even more secure than many
other products on the market,
whilst crucially giving the
consumer peace of mind that in
the event of attack their doors
will remain secure and fully
operational – this is a big plus
point for me”.
“As a separate point, the
cylinder is also available in a
keyed-alike or master-suite
option, which gives us another
USP for our customers”.
The UAP Kinetica
3* cylinder is tested to
EN1303:2005
For more information
www.truedor.co.uk
01633 627 190
Windows are key
influencers for
home buyers
» » THE LATEST SURVEY FROM HOME
services marketplace, Plentific.com, has revealed
that a new kitchen is the most effective home
improvement for influencing a potential buyer’s
final decision as well as their offer.
When looking to buy a new property,
47% of potential homeowners would be
influenced by it having a recently fitted
kitchen. 28% would also be more likely to
offer a higher price for this feature. Having
a new bathroom also has a strong influence
on home buyers; 46% would consider this
when deciding whether to buy and 27%
would potentially be willing to offer more
money.
The order of rankings then somewhat
divides. Looking at home improvements
affecting the final decision to buy, new windows
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(45%) ranks third, followed by a new boiler
(43%), a new extension (34%) and new loft
insulation (33%). At the other end of the
table, 31% of home buyers claimed that a new
conservatory would affect their decision to
buy. New garden landscaping (29%) follows this
and new lighting (23%) sits at the bottom of
the table.
It’s interesting when this order is compared
to how home improvements affect the
buyer’s decision to offer a higher price. New
extensions climbs the rankings to take 3rd
with 26%, whilst a new conservatory is also
ranked highly with 23% of home buyers feeling
this warrants a higher price. Extensions to the
property clearly have a stronger influence on
the offer than the decision to buy for potential
buyers.
Spokesperson for Plentific, Stephen Jury, said:
“Many property buyers keep an eye out for
particular home renovations when searching
for their next home. It goes without saying
that costly renovations are high on the wish
list for most buyers. These can add significant
value to a property and incentivise buyers to
offer a higher price. If a seller is looking to get
a better offer, our insight could provide useful
guidance on which home improvements to
invest in.”