Most oak floors tend to be engineered these days as all things considered it's the better way to go. Pricing for quality engineered oak and solid oak are pretty much the same. Aesthetically you get exactly the same look but without any of the potential pit falls of solid oak I.e seasonal shrinkage and increased install costs. Did you have a particular look / tone in mind? with some further detail I could organise you some samples of our hand finished floors.

The current state of Brexit has left many businesses concerned, but do they need to be? Estate agents YOPA announced that house prices have now risen 3.8% since January 2017, much faster than initial estimates of 1.2% for the entire year. If this continues, rises in house prices are likely to exceed 7% by December 2017. House Prices Indicate Consumer Confidence The economy relies on consumer spending as well as business spending, and house prices are a key indicator of both. They show whether banks are willing to lend money in the form of mortgages, but they also show how people are planning for the future, with expected expenditure being taken into account thanks to these long-term commitments. House prices also have historically mirrored GDP growth, general economic sentiment and emigration and immigration figures, making them a useful barometer for how the economy is prospering. Indeed, despite uncertainties surrounding Brexit, has prices have still risen. Although initial predictions were that businesses would leave the country following the 52% to 48% leave result, this doesn't seem to have manifested just yet. However, it's also clear that the full impact of Brexit hasn't been realised yet, as the United Kingdom is still part of the European Union. Businesses have access to seasonal labour thanks to freedom of movement, and passporting rights are still active for the financial industry. In addition, business travellers can access European markets easily, as can tourists. Even the customs union is still in effect, making it simple to trade with the continent. So what's the takeaway from all of this? Because little has changed in real terms, it's difficult to say whether Brexit has had an effect on the economy, although the currency markets have priced in the increased uncertainty. On a similar note, because nobody really knows how hard Brexit will be – or if it will even happen – it seems that businesses are carrying on as normal until they have an answer. Of course, many businesses primarily trade within the United Kingdom, so these ones are likely to be least affected by the turmoil. Ultimately nobody knows what will happen with Brexit, but it is reassuring to see that consumer confidence is remaining high… at least for the moment.

Hi Gill, this advice forum is just for members to ask home and decor advice, not for contacting Houzz. Are looking in the Houzz shop? Often when there’s no price, the item is out of stock.

This is a public advice forum, so we don't know what you are referring to