The news that the original Scotland Yard building is to be turned into a 5 star hotel, with suites of a very un-custodial kind, has raised a few eyebrows. We have seen how English Heritage buildings have been brought back to life, but to take a famous landmark property and convert it into a hotel is a project on a whole different scale. Continue reading…
Unusual properties can make extremely fulfilling renovations. We’ve written before about all kinds of unique buildings, from churches to windmills and lighthouses. Today we’ll be discussing another, less obvious choice of renovation – disused railway stations. Continue reading…
Firman Reece is a London-based building company that prides itself on its ability to offer a very high standard of service to its clients.
When you think of renovating a property, it’s sometimes easy to consider completely gutting the old building, updating the entire infrastructure and modernising the whole interior. This is not, however, the best way to go about things. Continue reading…
If the television has piqued your interest in renovating a property, bear in mind that what you see is not all that you’ll get. Continue reading…
English Heritage has made changes to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (ERR) Act 2013 to provide a more efficient system for protecting listed buildings. Continue reading…
Could reducing the VAT on renovation projects cut carbon emissions and boost the economy? Continue reading…
When you start to renovate your property you’re placing one of your largest assets at a considerably increased risk.
It’s not just you who may think that, but your property insurer as well. They may not be prepared to cover this amount of risk. Continue reading…
