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Steaming up

May 1, 2005

Luxury bathrooms incorporating features such as whirlpool baths and showers that double as steam rooms can give you a real edge over competitors. Tim Palmer reports on how bathrooms are increasingly marketed on the "wellbeing" factor

Selling sizzle

May 1, 2005

The kitchen is a key selling point of any new home so attention to detail is essential, as is sometimes spending extra to specify the best. Andrew Leech talks to suppliers about the latest design trends and the extras that will add a "super-wow" factor