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- 02ConservatoriesJun 2023 · 2 min
4 Different Ways You Can Use Your Conservatory
Four practical ways to turn an underused conservatory into a room your household actually uses year round.
- 03New BuildsJun 2023 · 3 min
Advantages and Disadvantages of New Build Homes
An honest look at the pros and cons of new build homes compared with buying and renovating a period property.
- 04BasementsJun 2023 · 3 min
Basement Conversion Ideas Worth Considering
Practical basement conversion ideas and what to plan for before you dig down in a North London property.
- 05BathroomsJun 2023 · 2 min
Popular Ways to Decorate Your Bathroom
Practical, durable bathroom decoration ideas that look good and cope with the daily wear of a family home.
- 06New BuildsJun 2023 · 3 min
Things to Consider Before Starting a Self-Build Project
A practical checklist for anyone considering a self-build home in North London, from plot to planning to build route.
- 07ExtensionsJun 2023 · 3 min
Ways to Add an Extension to Your London Home
A guide to the main house extension options available to North London homeowners and how to choose between them.
- 08Loft ConversionsJun 2023 · 3 min
Which Loft Conversion Type Is Best for Your Home
A comparison of the main loft conversion types to help you choose the right option for your North London property.
- 09Loft ConversionsJun 2023 · 3 min
Why Are So Many Homeowners Converting Their Lofts in North London?
Rising moving costs and space pressures mean more North London homeowners are converting their lofts rather than moving house.
- 10Home ImprovementMay 2022 · 2 min
Kickstart Your Gardening with Our Top Tips
Simple, practical steps to get your garden in shape for the warmer months, plus when to think about hard landscaping.
- 11Kitchen InstallationMay 2022 · 2 min
Renovate Your Kitchen Ready for Summer
Planning tips for homeowners looking to get their kitchen renovation finished in time for summer entertaining.
- 12Home ImprovementNov 2021 · 3 min
How to Improve the Energy Efficiency of Your Home for Winter
Simple, proven ways to stop heat escaping your North London home and keep winter energy bills under control.
- 13RenovationAug 2021 · 3 min
Advantages and Disadvantages of Older Properties
A practical look at what you gain and what you take on when you buy a period property in North London.
- 14Garden & OutdoorsAug 2021 · 3 min
What Fruit and Vegetables Can You Grow in Your London Home
How to make the most of a small North London garden or courtyard for growing your own fruit and vegetables.
- 15BathroomsJul 2021 · 3 min
10 Great Bathroom Design Ideas for North London Homes
Ten practical bathroom design ideas to make the most of any size space in a North London home.
- 16Home ImprovementJul 2021 · 3 min
10 Ways to Stay on Budget for Your Building Project
Ten practical steps to keep a North London building project on budget from planning to completion.
- 17Home ImprovementJul 2021 · 2 min
Timeless Interior Design Tips for North London Homes
Interior design advice that works for Victorian terraces and modern extensions alike, without chasing short-lived trends.
- 18Planning & RegulationsJul 2021 · 2 min
8 Home Improvements You Can Make Without Planning Permission
Eight common home improvements that many North London homeowners can carry out under permitted development rules.
- 19Home ImprovementJul 2021 · 2 min
Design and Style Tips for Decorating Your Living Room on a Budget
How to give your living room a genuine lift without a full renovation, using paint, lighting and a few well-chosen changes.
- 20RenovationJul 2021 · 3 min
Five Reasons Why You Should Renovate Your North London Property During the Winter
Winter has a reputation as a bad time to build, but there are practical reasons it can work in your favour.
- 21RenovationJul 2021 · 3 min
Five Things to Consider Before Tackling a Home Renovation
The groundwork that makes the difference between a smooth renovation and a stressful one in North London.
- 22RenovationJul 2021 · 3 min
Four Types of Home Renovation That Boost Property Value
A practical look at which renovations genuinely add value to a North London property, and which are more about lifestyle than resale.
- 23Home ImprovementJul 2021 · 3 min
How to Keep Your North London Home Secure During the Winter Holidays
Simple building and security checks that keep your North London home safe while you are away over the winter break.
- 24Home ImprovementJul 2021 · 2 min
Material Costs and Labour Availability: Protecting Your Building Budget
How to protect your North London building project from material cost changes and labour availability pressures.
- 25RoofingJul 2021 · 2 min
Six Easy Ways to Prepare Your Home for Winter in North London
Simple, practical checks that reduce the risk of costly winter damage to your North London home.
- 26Loft ConversionsJul 2021 · 3 min
The Benefit of a Loft Conversion
Extra bedrooms, added value and no loss of garden space, why loft conversions remain a top choice in North London.
- 27House RenovationJul 2021 · 3 min
Top Tips for a Profitable Renovation in North London
Which renovations actually add value in North London, and which ones are better done for your own enjoyment rather than resale.
- 28Home ImprovementJul 2021 · 2 min
Ways to Maximise a Small Space in Your North London Home
Practical ways to make small rooms feel bigger and more useful in North London's terraces, flats and semis.
- 29House RenovationJul 2021 · 3 min
A Checklist for Renovating Your North London Home
The practical steps to work through before and during a whole house renovation, from budget to snagging.
- 30Home ImprovementJul 2021 · 2 min
How to Add Value to Your North London Home
The improvements that genuinely add value to a North London home, and the order to tackle them in.
- 31Planning & RegulationsJul 2021 · 3 min
Can You Build a Larger Extension Without Planning Permission?
How the prior approval route can let you build a bigger single-storey extension without a full planning application.
- 32Home ImprovementJul 2021 · 2 min
Cheap and Easy Summer Home Projects Worth Doing
Simple, low cost home improvement projects to tackle over summer while the weather and daylight are on your side.
- 33BasementsJul 2021 · 3 min
Considerations to Make Before Planning a Basement Conversion in North London
What to check on permissions, regulations, party walls and practicality before committing to a basement conversion.
- 34BasementsJul 2021 · 3 min
Extend Your North London Home with a Basement Conversion
A practical guide to basement conversions for North London homeowners short on garden space but not on ambition.
- 35Home ImprovementJul 2021 · 3 min
Five Simple Home Improvement Projects Worth Doing
Five practical, manageable home improvement projects that make a real difference without a full renovation.
- 36Garden & OutdoorsJul 2021 · 2 min
Getting Your Garden Summer Ready
Practical steps for getting a North London garden into shape before the summer months.
- 37ExtensionsJul 2021 · 3 min
House Extensions: Where to Start
A practical first step guide for homeowners considering a house extension, from budget to builder.
- 38RoofingJul 2021 · 2 min
How to Spot Roof Damage to Your North London Home
The warning signs of roof damage that are easy to miss until they turn into a much bigger repair bill.
- 39Home ImprovementJul 2021 · 3 min
How to Weatherproof Your Home for Winter
A practical checklist for getting a North London home ready for winter weather before the cold sets in.
- 40Planning & RegulationsJul 2021 · 3 min
Managing Material Supply and Cost Risk on Your Building Project
How to plan a building project sensibly when material supply and pricing can shift while the work is underway.
- 41Loft ConversionsJul 2021 · 3 min
Is a Loft Conversion Right for Your Home?
How to work out whether your roof, budget and layout make a loft conversion the right move.
- 42Home ImprovementJul 2021 · 2 min
Looking After Your North London Home in Cold Weather
How to protect a North London home against frozen pipes, roof damage and heat loss during cold weather.
- 43Garden & OutdoorsJul 2021 · 2 min
How to Make the Most of Your Outdoor Space
Practical ways to get more everyday use out of a small or oddly shaped North London garden.
- 44Home ImprovementJul 2021 · 2 min
How to Maximise a Small Space When Living in London
Practical, structural and design ideas to get more from a small North London home.
- 45Home ImprovementJul 2021 · 3 min
New Build vs Old Build: What to Buy in North London
A practical comparison of new build and older North London homes to help you choose, and what to check either way.
- 46Home ImprovementJul 2021 · 2 min
Refreshing Your Home Decor for Summer
Simple, practical ways to brighten and refresh your home for the summer months.
- 47Planning & RegulationsJul 2021 · 2 min
How Mortgage Affordability Rules Generally Work
A plain-English overview of how affordability assessments generally work for UK mortgage lending.
- 48Company NewsJul 2021 · 3 min
How We Work Cleanly and Considerately On Occupied Homes
How we keep occupied homes clean, safe and liveable while extensions, lofts and renovations are under way.
- 49Planning & RegulationsJul 2021 · 2 min
Understanding How Mortgage Affordability Is Worked Out
A general guide to how affordability and repayments are worked out before you plan a purchase or renovation.
- 50MaintenanceJul 2021 · 3 min
How to Prepare Your North London Home for Winter
Practical checks that catch common winter problems before they cause expensive damage.
- 51Home ImprovementJul 2021 · 3 min
Put Home Security at the Top of Your Christmas List
Simple, practical building improvements that make a North London home more secure over the festive period.
- 52Home RenovationJul 2021 · 2 min
Reasons to Consider Home Renovations in Winter
Why the colder months can be the smartest time to start your renovation project rather than waiting for spring.
- 53KitchensJul 2021 · 3 min
Seven Common Kitchen Installation Mistakes to Avoid
Common errors that turn a straightforward kitchen fit into a costly, drawn out project, and how to avoid them.
- 54Home RenovationJul 2021 · 2 min
Spring Renovation Ideas for Your North London Home
Where to start if you are planning a renovation this spring, from bigger structural projects down to quick seasonal jobs.
- 55Loft ConversionsJul 2021 · 3 min
A Summary of Building Regulations Requirements for Loft Conversions
The key Building Regulations requirements, Part B fire safety, Part K stairs, structure and insulation, that every loft conversion must meet.
- 56Exterior WorksJul 2021 · 3 min
Summer External Works: Roofing, Rendering, Brickwork and Driveways
Why the drier months suit exterior building work, and what to check before booking in roofing, rendering, repointing or a new driveway.
- 57ExtensionsJul 2021 · 2 min
Ten Ways to Cut the Cost of Your Extension
Practical ways to control your budget when planning a home extension in North London.
- 58Kitchen InstallationJul 2021 · 3 min
The Best Kitchen Design Trends
Practical, lasting kitchen design ideas that go beyond fashion, covering layout, storage, materials and lighting.
- 59House ExtensionsJul 2021 · 3 min
Things to Know When Planning a House Extension
What to think through before committing to a rear, side or wraparound extension.
- 60Home ImprovementJul 2021 · 2 min
Tips and Tricks When Painting Your Home
Practical preparation and technique tips for a paint job that actually lasts.
- 61New BuildsJul 2021 · 3 min
Top Tips for a Successful Self Build Project
Straightforward, practical guidance for anyone planning a self build or buying a new build home in North London.
- 62RoofingJul 2021 · 3 min
Why Roofing Maintenance Is So Important for Your North London Home
Small roofing issues become expensive repairs if left unchecked. Here is what regular maintenance actually prevents.
- 63ConservatoriesJul 2021 · 3 min
Will a Conservatory Really Add Value to Your Home?
A straightforward look at whether a conservatory is a good investment for a North London property, and when other options make more sense.
- 64GuidesDec 2013 · 3 min
VAT If You Construct, Adapt or Install for Disabled People
How VAT zero rating can apply to certain building work and installations for disabled people, and why the rules need checking case by case.
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