Sarah Bradford explores the tax reliefs on offer when renovating a buy-to-let property. Buying a property to renovate and then let out, can be an attractive proposition, particularly where the buyer has the skills to undertake a lot of the work him or herself. However, while the aim is to […]
Whether you work from home every day, or you simply need a space to work from every now and then, there are some really useful design tips to ensure your home office is the perfect place for you to focus and get things done. It’s so easy to get distracted […]
Adding value to your property can be simple. However, too many people try to do it via the old clichés: new kitchen, building an extension, new bathroom. Although these are useful for boosting the value of your home; they’re also incredibly expensive. There’s also a chance that, if you’ve looked […]
We’ve all watched Grand Designs and had envy over the amazing new builds or period renovations. However, when you’re looking to sell your property, it can be difficult to tell if a renovation is really worth the time and money. We already know that house prices are set to rise […]
First Impressions Count Consider the first impressions. ‘Kerb appeal’ is the expression that’s most often used to describe how a property should look to buyers seeing it for the first time. What you are really aiming for is a property that looks well-maintained and is clean and tidy. Buyers want […]
When you design a home, you need to consider at least the following factors: How it operates How pleasant it feels to use How it looks How much it costs How much it will be worth Designing for function This is a pretty obvious concept. Draw a list of activities […]
If you are buying the property in Knightsbridge, London you have to refurbish according to the value of the property. If you are buying a small terrace cottage in an ex-industrial district, you will want to spend much, much less. As a rule of thumb, look to spend a maximum […]
Take note of these tips for refurbishing your property – but make sure that you adapt this list to your local market. These are the essential features required by busy professionals. Item Notes: Walls / woodwork: Redecorating is the quickest and cheapest way to improve the ‘feel’ of your property […]
