Common pitfalls to avoid when renovating

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As we have covered in a previous article, time and time again people make the same old property development mistakes, ultimately sabotaging their renovation projects. While there are many key elements to a successful renovation, from researching the designated area thoroughly to perfecting the same of the sale, a successful renovation is not only the result of the things that you do, it’s the result of the things that you have the awareness to avoid! Since there are so many of them, here are some of the more fatal pitfalls for you to sidestep when embarking on a renovation project.

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How to renovate your fireplace

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We don’t know about you, but all this festive talk of chestnuts roasting on open fires and of hanging stockings around fireplaces has made us begin to think about overhauling our own fireplaces. Continue reading…


How to convert large properties into luxury apartments FAQs

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We’ve seen an increase recently in the number of renovators looking for insurance to cover converting large properties into luxury apartments. Splitting a large property into multiple units can have lots of benefits for the renovator, from increased profits to increased demand for smaller property or flats. Here we tackle some of the most frequent questions. Continue reading…


Renovation Insurance: insuring a partially completed project

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Having to insure your renovation works mid-project is not ideal, but may be necessary for a variety of reasons. Find out more about what you need to bear in mind when insuring a partially completed project and how we at Renovation Insurance Brokers can help. Continue reading…


The challenges of renovating a thatched property

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Over the past few months, we’ve received an influx of insurance-related enquiries from clients planning to renovate their thatched properties. As such, we thought we’d take a look at some of the challenges you can expect to face when renovating this type of property. Continue reading…