For many people churches hold a special place in their hearts, reviving heartfelt memories, conjuring up scenes of stillness and drama and eliciting a sense of belonging. To most they are timeless havens of peace and tranquillity.
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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?
Established in 1977, Smithers Purslow and its team of consulting civil and structural engineers and building surveyors, offers a range of services to both public and private sector clients. Continue reading…
Whether you are renovating a property to make a larger home, selling for a profit or fulfilling a lifelong dream, there are several top tips to ensure success. Although we have touched on some of these points in previous blog posts, it is essential to revisit them often in this business.
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…
Whether your plans are to renovate a beautiful property into your dream home, or if you see renovating as a long-term, lucrative investment, to disregard taking adequate insurance cover can prove to be a costly oversight. Preferably, this should always be in place before the renovation work begins.
Heritage activism is a relatively new concept in the UK. What exactly is heritage activism though and what impact could this have on your renovation project?
The Commuter Belt around London seems to be growing every year, and along with it, property prices! Ten years ago, living in Milton Keynes and working in London would have been laughed off the table as a non-viable living arrangement.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s apartment at Kensington Palace has recently undergone a complete refurbishment.
