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.
Property shows are, by and large, good for both industry professionals and consumers. However, there are some points to consider when deciding which shows to attend or not as the case may be. In this article I outline these points and let you know some of the shows i'll be attending myself in the near future!
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'.