Buildings are given listed status to mark their historical and architectural significance. This ultimately protects them from any inappropriate alterations that may detract from their special history and uniqueness. Listing is not a preservation order however. Listing...
No one would wish to live in a dark and dingy home. Here we explore various ways to introduce natural light into your London property. Space in London is tight and those looking to buy are always concerned about the brightness of London’s period homes as it is not...
Having some building work done is notoriously stressful and disruptive of your home and your daily routine. Often large sums are involved and lots could potentially go wrong. Here we look at a basic to do list before appointing a contractor. Finding a good builder The...
Initial things to consider when converting a basement. The media has recently been littered with stories of very controversial super- basement conversions. The homeowners love them and the neighbours hate them. There is no one in the middle. As they are forever making...
