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Consistently ranked as the most popular type of home in the UK, semi-detached properties are a common sight in every neighbourhood. Offering the perfect balance between privacy and affordability, semi-detached homes are a great investment. And best all? Semi-detached properties provide homeowners with a wonderful scope for extending, making the property even more valued and […]

Britain’s housing stock is the oldest and the worst insulated in Europe. More than half of the UK’s housing was built before 1965, and 20% before 1919. That was a different time when energy efficiency wasn’t a concern. Today, in the age of fuel poverty and climate change, insulation is a matter of paramount importance. […]

A pitched roof is a timeless classic. It is what we naturally visualise when we picture a home. Period architecture has been using this design for centuries. There’s more to what meets the eye. From energy-saving to durability, the pitched roof has many secrets that preserved its success. House extensions can utilise several roof designs […]

Unlawful extensions come with a hefty price in the form of fines and demolitions. Complying with regulations is compulsory. While building a house extension without planning permission is possible, there are rules to abide by to stay within your permitted development rights. And, if you are extending beyond the laid out rules, you need proper […]

Loft conversions are undisputedly one of the best ways to upsize and upgrade your home. They offer tremendous potential in adding space, style, and comfort to your home; without requiring an expensive or inconvenient move, all while retaining the valuable garden space.  With so much to look forward to, it is easy to understand the […]

Renovating your Victorian home can be an exciting opportunity to transform it into a modern living space for your family to enjoy. But there are common mistakes that homeowners often make during the remodelling process. In this blog, we’ll highlight the top 10 mistakes to avoid helping you ensure a successful renovation that adds value […]

With smart homes being all the rage, it is easy to get swept up in the trend of modern living without being entirely sure of how all these devices fit into your home (and your life). After all, from smart doorbells to robotic cleaning devices, the options are endless.  But with the limitless possibilities of […]

You finally have the loft conversion you dreamed of, and it’s perfect.  But it’s summer now, and the once-coveted space of quiet and privacy is quickly turning into a hot and stuffy room you wish to avoid. This need not be the case. A few simple tricks and measures will ensure that your loft remains […]

Home extensions are quickly becoming the favourite form of a home improvement project for most homeowners; and no wonder. They allow you to expand, design, and create wonderful additions to your home, without the hassle of moving houses.  But not all homeowners have the space for an extension.  This is what makes side return extensions […]

Like lungs need air to breathe, homes need ventilation to keep the air cleaner inside. Ventilation works by bringing in fresh air from the outside and removing stale air and moisture from the inside. Fresh air dilutes moisture, odour, gases, dust, and other air pollutants. Indoor air quality matters to our well-being, especially as we […]