Recent Articles in Building and Renovating Property Checklists

Fire safety advice for landlords – and homeowners
Aug 16, 2017

Nobody could fail to be horrified by the devastating scenes of the Grenfell Tower fire in London – and the fact that more than 250 other tower blocks are suspected to be unsafe is deeply worrying...

How can homeowners increase the value of their property with a simple lick of paint?
Jul 5, 2017

According to new research by Dulux Weathershield, one in three Brits are happy to pay up to 25% more for a place with a well maintained garden, clean windows and that all-important freshly painted door - what about you?

Brits spend big on Barbecues
May 25, 2017

A hint of summer, a dash of sunshine or maybe just a lack of rain, us Brits will use any excuse to get the barbecue out and we are not afraid to shell out on the equipment. Research from Rattan Direct, the national garden furniture retailer, has revealed that more than 40% of adults in the UK spend up to £300 upgrading their barbecues.

Q & A with Kate Faulkner from LBC Property Hour week 13, sponsored by Direct Line Landlord Insurance.
Mar 31, 2017

This week’s Property Hour featured our special guest Jane King and, as usual, was run by the awesome Clive Bull, thanks to support from Direct Line Landlord Insurance.

Loft conversions: top five essential considerations
Mar 1, 2017

The conversion of an attic from a dusty space for storing 20-year-old knick-knacks into a bedroom or other liveable space is one of the most popular methods of increasing space and adding value to a property but is it right for you?