Extensions and Conversions

Reeds for thatching

Monday, 29 December 2008

Thatched cottage owners beware: you could face of fine of up to £20,000 if discovered replacing thatch with anything other than the less efficient 'traditional' local material

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Buying reclaimed bricks

Wednesday, 24 December 2008

Getting the combination of old and new bricks right is crucial when doing an extension

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Tuesday, 23 December 2008 - When sensitively converted, redundant historic chapels make characterful homes finds Carla Passino who reveals advice on what to think about prior to converting | Read Full Story

How extensions add value

Tuesday, 23 September 2008 - Adding an extension in the current uneasy market can increase the value of your house, says a new study | Read Full Story

Digging out the basement

Thursday, 11 September 2008 - Basement projects are expensive exercises but when matched against the costs of moving, they start to add up | Read Full Story

Home Improvement costs soar

Tuesday, 03 June 2008 - Costs are increasing both for materials and labour for those who are hoping to improve their property rather than sell, says a new report | Read Full Story

2.9 million rooms 'vanish'

Tuesday, 29 January 2008 - Britons are hungrier than ever for open plan living, and ripping down walls is the most popular way of achieving it | Read Full Story

Converting outbuildings into offices

Thursday, 06 December 2007 - You can sell an asset only once but let it many times says Cheryl Markosky, which is why shrewd homeowners are converting their outbuildings for rent | Read Full Story

Farm and barn conversions

Tuesday, 04 December 2007 - Not ideal for family houses, conversions do, however, attract downsizers and weekenders but some key factors need to be included for a successful sale | Read Full Story

Listing process to be simplified

Thursday, 08 March 2007 - A Government White Paper aims to bring heritage protection into the modern era by making the listing process easier whilst protecting property owners

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Doing up your dream house: Architectural Potter

Thursday, 15 February 2007 - Mary Miers talks to an architectural potter who says we should accept no imitations when it comes to this very idiosyncratic skill | Read Full Story

Finding an architect: The Cotswolds

Wednesday, 07 February 2007 - Marcus Binney talks to one of the most experienced architects who work with the stone buildings which are such an integral part of the Cotswolds' identity… | Read Full Story

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