
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 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.
According to the Empty Homes charity, nearly 60,000 homes lie empty in the capital as of 2013 – 24,000 of these being long-term empty. In a densely-populated city with a pressing need for more housing, a renovation in London can be a highly rewarding investment. So, where to start with your search for a property 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.
Looking for property that suits one’s taste and needs can be daunting and that is why people often enlist the help of estate agents. Typically, an estate agent works with both buyers and sellers – very much like how a matchmaker works on a dating site, to match the perfect home and home owner.
At some point during your renovation process, and maybe even before work begins, it is likely that your property will be left unoccupied. During such time, you need to ensure that the unoccupied building is in fact insured.
When embarking on a self-build or renovation project it is important to consider the impact of any incident occurring on the premises, particularly if it results in an injury to a person or damage to a third party’s property. Continue reading…
As part of their continuing professional development, we joined the team at Nick Leith-Smith to talk about insuring private client renovations.
You’ve found a property you wish to renovate. Great! It’s likely the next big (and exciting) question on your mind is what will it look like? We’ve compiled the eight steps that can help you find your ideal architect.
English Heritage has shown that through a combination of smart investment, careful planning, and the use of modern technology, a listed building can be brought back to what it once was – and more. Continue reading…