Buy to develop properties can be a great investment. Often sold at reasonably low prices, these properties give you the potential to earn a significant profit. However, if you need to actually live in the buy to develop property you’ve purchased, it’s likely you’ll...
In some respects, you would think that the cost of real estate in London would be the biggest issue facing those in the capital. Value for money is also a pressing concern for buyers, however, with properties becoming increasingly compact even as the average price...
If you want proof that British homes are smaller than ever, a recent article in The Guardian has probably provided it. According to this study, UK living rooms have shrunk by around a third since the 1970s, with new-build properties increasingly restricted in terms of...
At first glance, there are many reasons why you would consider building a home office space. You may want to minimise your daily commute and create a space that can empower your business, for example, while it’s believed that building a home office will also add value...
When you invest in a new property with the intention to renovate, its extremely important to take certain things into consideration before you go ahead and make any concrete plans. Renovating a property is perfect for adding value, creating a space that works...
Regardless of whether you want to reside in your current home for years or are modifying your property in preparation of making a sale, optimising the level and sense of interior space is crucial. If you are looking to create your forever home, for example, optimising...
The dining room is the one room in the home that can be used in a number of different ways. From creating a place for your family to come together and spend quality time at the end of each day, to a space for entertaining groups of friends and enjoying some great food...
If you’re thinking about putting your property up for sale, you’ll probably be wondering how you can add the most value to it before the “for sale” sign goes up. And there are plenty of ways you can do this, from extensions to new kitchens and double glazing to...
If there is one thing that we can agree on, it is that renovating an existing home or living space is extremely challenging. Not only is the physical process of transforming your property draining, for example, but deploying your budget effectively can also provide a...
Back in 2015, it was suggested that the emergence of modular and flat-pack housing could play a pivotal role in ending the current housing crisis. While traditional builds account for 80% of the housing supply in the UK, taking steps to optimise the impact of the...
There are any number of reasons why you may chose to undertake a home-improvement project, from creating a more family-friendly interior to improving the value proposition of your property. This can be a challenging and cost-sensitive exercise, however, while the...
Back in 2012, IKEA heralded a major shift in the construction market by introducing the world's first, flat-pack structure to the mass market. Initially available for $86,500, this was the first of several designs that presented sustainable, fabricated structures as a...