We essentially have this sort of system. Two manifolds (one downstairs, one upstairs) splitting the house into 12 zones. No underfloor heating: all radiators so the different temperature aspect doesn't come into it. Heatmiser networked stats in each room, two Heatmiser wiring centres and a...
This is the page for the program where I live: http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/transport/roads-and-pavements/Pages/street-light-renewal.aspx
Benefits mentioned are colour, remote controls and automatic notification of faults. Reduced power consumption is not noted (but may be a pleasant...
Might cost you a bit more but a specialist will be able to do it easily. We've had a reclaimed fire fitted and an existing one removed, renovated and put back by Wards (http://www.wardantiquefireplaces.co.uk/). They had parts in stock to replace the missing parts on the existing one...
I don't think so. SDT is payable on the market value of the property regardless of whether it's gifted etc.
Edit: seems I am wrong:
Property given as a gift
If the property is received as a gift there's no SDLT to pay, so long as there's no outstanding mortgage on it. But if the person...