Renovating or extending a house can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. It can provide you and your family with additional space, reduce your energy bills and with careful planning, it can also be a shrewd investment. We’ll help you understand the options available to you, the various stages of a project, and typical pitfalls to avoid, so you can create your own dream home.
The Renovation House demonstrates the four main stages that a typical renovation project will broadly follow:
For many homeowners, a renovation project begins with a practical need. Perhaps you need more space, a better layout or simply want to modernise an ageing property. Increasingly, however, renovation and retrofit projects are also driven by a desire to reduce energy bills, improve comfort and create homes that are fit for the future.
Improving an existing home can also be one of the most sustainabl…
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A tour of the Renovation House is a must. Using our audio tour, you can find out exactly how to go about bringing an old property back to life whilst learning about the problems you might encounter and getting top tips on how to make your own project a success.
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A large part of good renovation redevelopment is about spending wisely. It is not necessary to spend a small fortune to make an impression or create a top quality home. However, you may decide to install the latest technology in your home such as hi-tech audio and control systems for your own enjoyment.
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Before buying a renovation project, either at auction or on the open market, a full structural survey is absolutely essential. A proper survey will help you to determine exactly what work needs to be done, and therefore whether the project is economically viable.
Knowing what needs to be done will help you to set your price limit at auction, or to negotiate a fair price for the property so that yo…
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The ‘Retrofit Zone’ is dedicated to helping you navigate solutions to increase your property's energy-efficiency, value - and your quality of life.
Retrofit is a specific type of renovation, focused on energy efficiency and carbon reduction.
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