Extensions and Conversions

Guide to buying bricks

Guide to buying bricks

Thursday, 28 February 2008

Extensions to old brick houses can look odd unless you get the combination of old and new bricks right

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2.9 million rooms 'vanish'

2.9 million rooms 'vanish'

Tuesday, 29 January 2008

Britons are hungrier than ever for open plan living, and ripping down walls is the most popular way of achieving it

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Converting outbuildings into offices

Thursday, 06 December 2007 - You can sell an asset only once but let it many times says Cheryl Markosky, which is why shrewd homeowners are converting their outbuildings for rent | Read Full Story


Farm and barn conversions

Tuesday, 04 December 2007 - Not ideal for family houses, conversions do, however, attract downsizers and weekenders but some key factors need to be included for a successful sale | Read Full Story


Thatching: wheat vs water reed

Thursday, 02 August 2007 - Owners of thatched cottages could face of fine of up to £20,000 if they are discovered replacing thatch with anything other than the less efficient 'traditional' local material | Read Full Story


Listing process to be simplified

Thursday, 08 March 2007 - A Government White Paper aims to bring heritage protection into the modern era by making the listing process easier whilst protecting property owners


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