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cheers for this. 99 % sure I will go quartz but I will check out what sam_w has linked below.
Also, with cupboard space being at a premium do you really need a quooker? If you don't want an electric kettle then get one that goes on the hob (assuming it is a decent spec induction hob).
You are spot one, as is @Acliff. Will be here 3 years max in all likihood, won't get it back, and it is £1k + £300 to have it descaled once every 3 years or about that to get an upgraded scale control for £240 which has consumable parts to buy too. Nice induction kettle which can live on the hob.
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If you're thinking of budget then obviously laminate is an option for worktops. It won't get much love on here and you might need to change your sink but it's cheap and hard wearing. The laminate worktop in my old place probably had fewer stains after ten years than my quartz one in my current place has after two (was a dark laminate and a light quartz though). Would definitely get quartz over wood though (and quartz over laminate if not considering budget).
Also, with cupboard space being at a premium do you really need a quooker? If you don't want an electric kettle then get one that goes on the hob (assuming it is a decent spec induction hob).
I had a similar boiler pipework cover to hvsds. Really neatened things up, you can use a couple of magnetic catches to hold it in place and also slide it out easily to top up the boiler, etc