Recent Articles in Building and Renovating Property Checklists

How much do you know about overloading sockets?
Mar 22, 2016

Every year over 20,000 homes fall victim to fires caused by electricity, with 9/10 of these due to electrical products¹ Most professional electricians would claim to know all the risks around overloading sockets but what do you know as a homeowner or renter?

Property projects - how to save, save, save and what NOT to stint on!
Mar 21, 2016

With the Easter break on the way, if you are like me, you’ll have been saving up some jobs to do on your home. Or maybe, after the budget and burst of amazing first-time buyer initiatives, decide that weekend is a great time to start planning or even property hunting.

Do It Yourself…with a little help from Europcar!
Mar 14, 2016

From DIY enthusiasts who have all the gear to DIY novices with no idea, it is that time of year when homeowners’ attentions turn to home improvements, but how do you get all those tools around?

What's the biggest turn-off when choosing a home?
Mar 7, 2016

What would stop you being a home? Find out what almost 50% of people said would put them off!

Could you build a two-storey extension without planning permission?
Mar 7, 2016

An incredible consultation has been launched by the government to consider if there is any merit in allowing people in London to extend upwards by one or two storeys – potentially without needing any planning. Is this good? What will the impact be?