Archived entries for May 2012
Is it a tall order to gain more space in your loft conversion?
28 May 2012
Utilising loft space is one of the most popular and common ways to extend a home and the available headroom is a key factor when looking at the viability of converting your loft. It is also one of the more complex types of extension due to structural implications and the current Building Regulations imposing increasingly high standards of energy efficiency, which affect construction thicknesses and... Continue reading Is it a tall order to gain more space in your loft conversion?
Legal right to light: Small extensions and non-habitable rooms
26 May 2012
We have recently been involved with some right of light matters which demonstrate the risks from even the smallest of residential extensions. We have had acted recently for a couple of domestic clients who have suffered legal injuries as a consequence of a loss of light to non-habitable rooms where the designers overlooked the risks to the developer. These seem to be interesting and worthy of sharing... Continue reading Legal right to light: Small extensions and non-habitable rooms
Making your dream garden office a reality
17 May 2012
Garden offices in the UK used to be a rare sight. These days, they are popping up all over the place in the outdoor spaces of urban areas and rural communities alike, servicing a never-ending need for more space. Once the decision has been taken to work from home, the next very pressing question is usually: "Where am I going to work?" Increasingly, the answer to this query is in a garden home office. Continue reading Making your dream garden office a reality
How to Find a Bathroom Installer?
15 May 2012
A recommendation is a good way to start, ask friends, family and work colleagues if they have had a bathroom installation recently or ask the showroom where you are planning to purchase your bathroom products from if they can recommend an installer. A bathroom showroom should already have checked out the installers that they recommend as they are putting their reputation on the line by putting you... Continue reading How to Find a Bathroom Installer?
Claim your own space working from home
14 May 2012
We can no longer dismiss working from home as a fashionable blip we will soon abandon. The figures speak for themselves: since 2001, according to the Live Work Network, the numbers of people working from home have risen 21 per cent. Today, one in 12 people in the United Kingdom run a business from their home. This tells us that living and working from home can be a successful choice for many. Deciding... Continue reading Claim your own space working from home
What home improvements will increase the value of my home?
8 May 2012
With many of us looking at improving rather than moving, there's plenty of interest in building your home's value for longer-term gain with judicious upgrades and installations. Well-planned and executed home improvements can lead to an increase in a property's value but botched work will do more harm than good. So do your research first and pick the right projects. Don't forget as well the impact... Continue reading What home improvements will increase the value of my home?
Creating the Right Garden for your Property
4 May 2012
Many property investors remain unconvinced that money spent on the gardens of their properties is worthwhile. My house has just been valued at 10% more than an identical house opposite. The estate agent said the higher valuation was because of the garden. The actual monetary figure represents twice as much as I spent creating the garden. My number one tip for getting the garden right... Continue reading Creating the Right Garden for your Property