Millions Of Britons Are Looking To Create Open-plan Living

2 million rooms are set to be renovated over the course of this year.According to the financial services firm, some 590,000 dining room walls are to be knocked through over the course of 2008, the most popular room earmarked for demolition. In applying for this type of loan, borrowers may not only be able to fund the cost of materials and hiring professional builders. Not only do we urge homeowners to make sure a qualified person carries out any structural work to their home, we also recommend seeking the advice of a qualified structural engineer before progressing work to knock down any walls.Data released by Halifax Home Insurance shows that some 2. An estimated 13 per cent of consumers in the region are aiming on increasing the amount of open space, followed by Britons in the south-east (12 per cent) and Scotland (11 per cent).Millions of Britons are looking to create open-plan living within their homes, according to new figures. In addition, Halifax reported that homeowners should always notify their insurance supplier before undertaking.