It’s easy to become overwhelmed when renovating a home, especially if it’s your first time. If you’re tackling this project on your own, there are many things to consider. The overall interior design, ordering materials, contractors, and scheduling all need to be considered. However, if you employ a professional remodelling or design-build business, they will …
Many people don’t realise it, but a significant portion of residential property management’s success is based on the ability to form positive and productive relationships. Â Block Managers will interact with various people daily, including property owners, maintenance workers, and renters; communicating effectively to address a problem cost-effectively, swiftly, and efficiently is a talent. Â …
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 is a legal framework for preventing and resolving disputes involving party walls, party fence walls, excavation work, and building activity along or near a property’s boundary line. Any building works to a shared wall, excavations within three or six metres of a neighbouring property, and any new walls at …
One of the most common questions asked is: “How long does a building survey take?“ Â The answer is usually, “It depends.” It can take anywhere from 1 to 8 or more hours, depending on the property, then the report is usually back to you within five working days, and sometimes sooner if you have …
Whether you’re a fan of traditional architecture and design or you want to buy a fixer-upper to put it back on the market, old homes bring numerous challenges that you should be aware of. Not only can specific problems cost you a fortune to fix, but they can also endanger your health and safety.  …
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You’ve decided that you want more space in your property, so what’s next? Here are vital aspects you need to consider before you extend your property. Once you’ve decided that you want a home extension, you need to consider the price. Will, it cost more to extend your home, or is it more simple to …
Owning a property is one of the best investments you can consider. Follow along as we explore various options home buyers may take to climb their way up the Surrey property ladder. Â Help to Buy: Equity Loan According to Zoopla, an extremely popular government scheme to help people enter the property ladder, in the …
34% of property purchases were made by millennial homebuyers last year.
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