Recent Articles in Renovating property checklists

Why fix the roof while the sun isn't shining?
Jan 22, 2015

Sometimes it’s only when the weather turns wet or windy that you notice your roof has sprung a leak, the wind has lifted some tiles off, or worse. Whatever the problem, you’ll want to get it fixed quickly. The roof, after all, is the most important part of your property.

You CAN build our own home!
Jan 14, 2015

Every wanted to build your own home? Well it’s not anywhere near as difficult as the likes of programmes such as Grand Designs suggest! One of the great things about building your own home is that there is a huge amount of quality help available and for many who don’t think it’s possible to build on your budget, you would be surprised how little you actually need.  

Underpinned Property - Top five things to watch out for when buying and selling
Jan 3, 2015

An underpinned property is one that is either suffering from subsidence (ie movement) now or has done in the past. It is possible to buy and sell an underpinned property, however it’s not straightforward and you need to understand the causes of subsidence as well as following our top five tips when considering buying or selling. 

How to stop your gas appliance breaking down this Christmas – and what to do if it does
Dec 1, 2014

Plenty of us have problems with Gas Appliances in the cold winter months, here's a few tips on how to avoid them or to solve isssues if they do occur.

Securing your property – what system is right, and what does it really cost?
Sep 29, 2014

This month is Home Security Month, so when thinking about home security, you’ll need to cut through a huge number of alarm devices and monitoring systems available. To ensure you get the right one for your property, it’s a good idea to start by asking the right questions.