Tag: extensions
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Average House Price by Area (£ per Square Metre) in the UK
Once upon a time, valuing property was a secretive art. Only estate agents and mortgage companies could do it, as only they had the data. Nowadays, anyone can do it. You can use Rightmove’s property valuation tool, or Zoopla’s. But this really is half the story. The key is understanding house price per square metre*….
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Why are Building Costs So Expensive in the UK?
I spend a lot of time researching the cost of home improvements. Extensions, loft conversions, even simple jobs like building internal walls. And in recent years one thing has stood out. Costs have gone up. A lot. We all know this. Costs go up all the time. But actually the scale of the increase recently…
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Exactly How Much +1 Bedroom Adds to Airbnb Income in the UK
Adding a bedroom to a property is a canny (and very common) investment. Usually by converting a loft, a garage, or adding a whole new extension. It can add a lot of value to your house when it comes to sell. But what about other value? Namely: how much more can you charge on AirBnB…
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The 6 Types of Loft Conversion at a Glance
There are two main types of loft conversion: dormer and Velux. There are four less common types: hip-to-gable, pitched dormer, mansard, and piggyback. In most cases you’ll want a dormer or a Velux conversion. But I’ll give you a rundown of all six types, explaining where they’re suitable, their downsides, and if they need planning…
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The 5 Types of Conservatory at a Glance
There are 5 main types of conservatory: They are mainly determined by the size and shape of their roof. There’s also the Orangery, which is like a conservatory with more brickwork. Lean-to Conservatory This is the simplest type of conservatory. Modern and unfussy, and useful when roof height is a concern. Gable Conservatory Gable or…
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How to Insulate a Conservatory Roof
If your conservatory is too hot in winter and too cold in summer, the culprit is probably right above your head. The roof. Specifically, cheap plastic roofs, which have very poor insulation. The long-term solution is to change the roof entirely. Or to knock the conservatory down and start again. However, there is a cheaper,…
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Are Conservatory Roof Replacements Worth It?
A conservatory sounds like a good idea. More space. More sunlight. No planning permission. And all for a reasonable price. At least, that’s what the salesmen said. And by God it worked. Britain is littered with conservatories. Unfortunately, many of them from the 90s and 00s are pretty unusable. Too hot in summer. Too cold…
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How Much Do Loft Conversions Actually Cost in the UK?
Loft conversions seem like magic. All that cold, dusty space transformed into warmth and cosiness. And – whisper it – adding value to your property. Now for the reality check. Loft conversions are expensive. And disruptive. But mostly, they’re expensive. But how expensive? Like most building work, it depends hugely on the property. The only…
