Category Archives: Property

A coordinated approach to design

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Nigel

A more coordinated approach to updating an older home would be to plan and decide how best to use the available space in the 21st century. Continue reading →

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Is now a good time to extend?

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Nigel

The good news for home owners seeking building work is that the reduction in work for builders has resulted in labour prices being adjusted down and more builders chasing fewer jobs. Continue reading →

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Are we a nation of bodgers?

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Nigel

With the housing market in the doldrums and homeowners staying put for longer, should we not take a more long term view on improvements and forget the cheap fix? Continue reading →

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Extra space without extra rooms

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Nigel

How many times have you switched on the television to catch an estate agent in one of the home shows proclaiming the golden estate agents rule of “more rooms equals more money”? Continue reading →

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