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50% RISE IN HOMEOWNERS WHO ARE MORE
LIKELY TO MAKE HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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Plentific.com’s latest research has found
that Brexit continues to impact the
likelihood of moving for 1 in 5 British
homeowners.
Plentific’s latest survey of 2,000 adults
has revealed that there is still uncertainty
surrounding the housing market three
months after the Brexit vote. 22% of
homeowners have indicated that Brexit is
affecting the likelihood of them moving
in the short term; 10% of owners are now
more likely to move home in the next 3
years, with 12% now less likely to uproot.
Looking at London, over a quarter (26%)
of owners in the capital are more likely to
sell their home in the next 3 years because
of Brexit, with 11% less likely.
Londoners also have a high
percentage more inclined to make home
improvements: 27% of property owners in
London are looking to invest in their home
rather than face the housing market.
Interestingly the Plentific surveys also
found that, three months on, there has
been a 50% rise in homeowners who are
more likely to make home improvements
in the wake of Brexit. These figures
illustrate how, in this instance, the postBrexit panic has subsided and the public
are feeling more relaxed about spending
money.
This change of heart is particularly
apparent in the North East and North
West of the UK where the number
of homeowners likely to make
improvements has more than doubled.
21% of owners in the North West are
now more likely to attempt a home
improvement project with the North East
at 19%. Statistically, the North majority
voted for Brexit which could explain why
they are adjusting faster than the South.
Cem Savas, Co-Founder of Plentific.
com commented: “We knew Brexit
would have massive consequences for
the UK housing market and our research
shows that the public are still unsure of
our future. Despite the fear-mongering
and confusion which has surrounded
the topic, Plentific’s statistics show that
homeowners are now more relaxed
about the idea of spending money
on their property. Interestingly, our
research highlights the current nervous
property market in London, with a
quarter of Londoners ready to cash in
and sell up.”
PRESENTING INNOVATION
& STABILITY AT LOCKEX
»»ABUS USED THE RECENT LOCKEX
Exhibition at the Ricoh Arena to launch
the following ranges, representing
innovation and v alue across its
mechanical and electronic security
ranges.
The ABUS Smartvest alarm and smart
home system is a timely introduction,
integrating its international alarm package
into ABUS’ now well-developed CCTV
security programme. The Smartvest alarm
system offers UK security distributors a
‘smart’ alarm kit, that out of the box via
an easily available app, make this alarm
system safe, secure, and ultra-convenient.
The Smartvest alarm system can be
integrated with ABUS CCTV cameras.
The Lockex show generated keen
interest in the Smartvest range due to its
functionality and attractive net pricing.
ABUS previewed at Lockex the
wApploxx range of ‘mechatronic’ access
control. The wApploxx system allows
both domestic or commercial sites
to have wireless and keyless entry
for various people at various times.
Programming of the system is performed
easily via the app, as is opening for
unexpected visitors remotely by
authorised personnel. Fully launched
in the UK in November, Lockex proved
to be an ideal preview of this innovative
range to the security market, with many
positive leads.
Lockex also proved a great launch
platform for a new range of ABUS BSI*
cylinders, made under patent at the
ABUS Pfaffenhain German factory. This
new BSI* range is available at very
attractive RRPs (35/35 double at £33)
on a standard ABUS patented house
section. Alternatively, ABUS customers
with their own existing sections on
either systems ABUS Z14 or Y14 can
now have their unique section made to
BSI* specification. ABUS are confident
LOCKSMITHJOURNAL.CO.UK | NOV/DEC 2016
ABUS Smartvest, wApploxx, and
BSI* cylinders launched at Lockex
the range combining both BSI rated
security with a high specification cylinder
at a reduced price to fulfil consumer
demand.
In addition to these welcome new
introductions at Lockex, the show also
gave ABUS the opportunity to confirm
to the trade, that unlike many other
post Brexit price increases, ABUS are
maintaining 2016 RRPs in place till
April 2017. Many visitors to the ABUS
stand, having already received so
many supplier increases, very much
appreciated this ABUS Group support in
ensuring ABUS UK £ RRP stability.
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