Seacon Ltd is a London-based construction and refurbishment firm whose specialty lies in the renovation of luxury properties. Continue reading…
In our line of business we come across our fair share of unusual projects requiring renovation insurance. One such project that caught our attention recently was the proposed renovation of London’s Keeling House – or, more accurately, the water tank on top of the building. Continue reading…
In an attempt to simplify the existing Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (2007), the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) looks set to replace these with a different set of regulations – dubbed the ‘new CDMR’. Continue reading…
There’s been much debate recently around the issue of mansion tax. This follows in the wake of the Labour party’s pre-election pledge to tax owners of homes worth in excess of £2 million. Continue reading…
Everyone would like to think that their renovation project will run to time. More often than not though, this isn’t the case. Continue reading…
During the renovation process, it’s not unusual for works to hit the odd bump along the road to achieving your perfect property. However, when works cease unexpectedly mid-project, what impact could this have on your insurance policy? Continue reading…
If you’ve ever thought that architecture was the sole preserve of the rich and famous, this professional architecture practice will make you think again.
The last couple of weeks have seen the outbreak of fire in several buildings of historic importance. What are the steps you can take to make sure that your property is insured against fire damage during your renovation project?
The success of a renovation project is often determined by the project manager in charge. What happens if you want to take on the management of your project yourself?
Once the renovation works begin on your property, the chance are that you (and the contents of your property) will have to temporarily relocate. Choosing which items to take with you or leave and making sure that, either way, they’re insured, can be tricky. Continue reading…
