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In some older houses, window frames take up a lot of space and can even end up obscuring views. This is a hangover from days when windows were lintels, and architects were more interested in external impressions than the comfort of the 
occupants inside. Why this remained the fashion for so long is more a subject for sociologists, however suffice it so say that modern aluminium windows and sliding doors make bringing views indoors a fairly easy matter.
Houses and apartments occupied by older people who grew conservative as they aged often hang with lacy curtains that have turned them into musty dingy homes. Most potential homebuyers turn around and walk away from these – the smarter ones draw curtains aside and look for views. When they discover spectacular opportunities, it is time for them to get window fitter quotes to find out what may be possible.
One of the great benefits of extruded aluminium doors and windows is that they can be made to 
absolutely any size down to the nearest millimeter (if doing the job yourself do as window fitters in London do, and leave a little leeway all way round for the window to slide in when you measure).
The results of window replacements can be spectacular to say the least. Plate glass is at least as robust as even wooden window frames once were, and provides intrusion protection in itself. This means that it is possible to revel in sheer expanses of strong glass, instead of peering through lace curtains.
Although in theory any skilled person can replace a window, most homeowners prefer to find a window fitter to do the job for them. This is because disaster looms when the old window is out, the new one does not fit, and cold rainy weather comes.