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How to Get Planning Permission for a Ground Floor Flat Extension

With the increase in stamp duty, London residents have preferred home improvement to moving house. This is because, with the right extension, homeowners can get the space they need without having to go through the stressful (and expensive) process of […]

16th February 2020

Adding a side extension to semi detached house

Home Extension · Home Renovation

Getting Planning Permission for Side Extensions on Semi-Detached Houses

When done right, getting planning permission for side extensions on your semi-detached house can greatly improve the quality of your home and the value of your property, providing you with more space and an optimal layout. However, with a semi-detached house (or […]

16th February 2020

Loft Conversion

Designing an L-shaped Loft Conversion the Right Way

Adding an L-shaped dormer loft conversion is one of the best ways to increase the space and value of your property, whether you wish to extend the house for your growing family or to create some extra income. L-shaped loft […]

16th February 2020

Planning Permission

How to get Planning Permission on Agricultural Land

Whether you are out to find agricultural land, trade sites with planning, or build your own developments to sell or to rent – what you will learn on this blog post is fundamental to understanding how getting planning permission on […]

16th February 2020

design and planning permission for build to rent

New Build Flats · Property Development

Powerful Tips to Design and Get Planning Permission for Build-to-Rent schemes in London

In a nutshell, BtR properties are properties built to be rented out, rather than for sale. PRS refers to properties managed by individual landlords, and therefore is on a smaller scale that BtR properties, which are complexes of dozens of […]

13th February 2020

HMO

How to Avoid 4 Common Reasons for HMO Refusal

When it comes to your HMO investment, there are a number of factors that could lead you to sink or swim during the initial planning permission stages. HMO refusal can be costly and inconvenient, so that’s why it’s a good […]

13th February 2020

Home Extension

How to Get Planning Permission for a Double-Storey Rear Extension

With the increase in stamp duty in the autumn of 2017, improving rather than moving has become a more suitable way for homeowners to extend their properties and obtain the space they require. It is common for properties to have […]

12th February 2020

HMO

HMO Investment: How to increase your rental income

Do you want to make the most of your HMO investment to maximise profits and yields while minimising stress and aggravation? This HMO investment guide will give you some great ideas for significantly increasing your rental income and securing your […]

11th February 2020

Property Development

Your 13-point Checklist to Buying Off-Plan Properties as an Investment

Firstly, by definition, buying off-plan properties is purchasing a property – typically an apartment – in advance to its completion. Off-plan properties are usually sold before the construction stages actually begin, it would also be at a significant discount and […]

10th February 2020