Recent Articles in Building and Renovating Property Checklists

Planning is the key to a successful Grand Design, says Kevin McCloud
Dec 7, 2017

We’ve all seen – and marvelled at – the spectacular creations featured on TV’s Grand Designs, but how many of us have actually considered building our own home?

Self-builder’s guide to getting planning permission for a new house
Nov 27, 2017

We spend more time at home than almost anywhere else; you may even be sitting at home right now reading this...

How old is your property? Get an estimate with this fun quiz
Nov 23, 2017

How old is your home? If you bought it new, or it has its age etched on the front, then you’ll be in no doubt but, for many people, it remains something of a mystery...

Property and politics – what's going on?
Nov 17, 2017

There are a few interesting consultations, working groups and calls for evidence in the world of property, politics and housing. I though it would be useful to provide you with a simple breakdown of the various proposals and how, if possible, you can get involved...

Mayor of London calls for drastic government action in Budget on housing crisis
Oct 30, 2017

Numbers released on Friday by Sadiq Khan indicate that London must build 66,000 homes each year simply to meet the ever increasing need for places to live and to correct years of chronic underinvestment.