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A topical issue particularly in today’s climate of soaring fuel prices and being environmentally aware is that of heating.

Nationwide Building Society reports one-in-five prospective buyers saying they would be attracted by the presence of underfloor heating. And according to David Salvi of London Estate Agents Hurford Salvi Carr, it’s a feature that goes down well with househunters.

Underfloor Heating

“It’s now quite common to have underfloor heating in bathrooms and shower rooms, “he says, “and I think that’s a very appropriate use for it, particularly as you normally have a cold surface such as stone or ceramics on the floor.

But he issues a word of warning: “I would always suggest that people consider long and hard before installing it. It may be fashionable at the moment, but you’ve got to think beyond that. It’s not a foregone conclusion that it’s the best or the most comfortable type of heat. Where it works particularly well is in modern apartments, where the floor covering throughout is in limestone. I think that’s the point - if you have cold surfaces, consider it”

What do you think?  Have you got cold feet? Post your comments.