Recent Articles in Renovating property checklists

How much could you lose when carrying out DIY projects?
Apr 17, 2014

Lots of us love DIY, including me! You may see it as a fun project and it can be, with the right help. However, as we see all the time on our favourite property TV shows, budgets can spiral out of control and many people lose money on DIY projects. In this article I look at why people lose money on DIY projects and how they can avoid doing so in the future.

How to make money buying and restoring a wreck
Apr 17, 2014

On property TV Shows we often see people get stuck trying to make money restoring a wreck. The wishes of a project manager are often too grandiose and consequently unachievable. In this article I explain how to go about making money when buying and restoring a wreck. I also pinpoint what you need to know before and what costs you can expect to incur prior to undertaking such a project.

Tired of paying huge energy bills?
Apr 15, 2014

Well Peter Cox has found an easy way to keep the heat in!

Can you extend your home without planning permission?
Mar 26, 2014

Many people dont' know that almost every home is allowed to be extended without planning permission. If your property is in a Conservation area or if you own a Grade ll Listed property, then you may not qualify, but it's worth knowing what you can and can't do. To work out if you can extend your home without planning permission, then you need to understand something called 'permitted development rights'.

Why you should think about the type of house or property to buy
Mar 24, 2014

When you are dreaming of your ideal home, you are likely to be doing it while wearing rose-tinted spectacles! That dream penthouse flat might look fabulous, but not if it drains your cash each year with high service charges. Follow our five reasons why you should think about the type of house or property you are going to purchase and work out what is practical for your wallet and your time.