Although the property development market can ‘turn a fast buck’ for many, it can just as easily turn into a bottomless money pit for others. For even the most experienced developer, it’s sometimes worth revisiting the basic rules. Similar to how we looked at the ways to achieve a successful renovation in a previous article, let’s take a look at the worst renovation mistakes and how they can be avoided. Continue reading…
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?
Risk is never absent when dealing with properties. Purchasing a car has risks, building a house has risks and even being employed has risks. However, when you own an unusually high-value item (such as a high-end property), the necessity to keep your investment secure is more vital than ever. This is the main reason why the insurance industry is thriving nowadays. Continue reading…
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?
