You can add as much as 10% to the value of your property by converting your garage and is a cost-effective way of increasing the value of your home and increasing its resale value. Additionally, you’ve increased your living space without incurring the costs associated with moving to a bigger house.

People often ask what is sustainability? What is sustainable construction? And why do we need this?

Adding value to your property in my opinion is largely determined by three things: the type of property, the amount of budget and where to find the finances to fund the project. Here I will discuss the six best ways to add value to your property.

If you’re looking to improve the look and feel of your home but don’t want to extend there are lots of things that you could consider.

The humble utility room has slowly increased in size over the last few decades, from the Victorian times of a small wash house to the nineties box rooms with the washing machine and tumble dryer and somewhere to hang the wet washing and the dog bowls. 

We estimate on average most builders will take between 10 and 12 weeks to build a home extension, although depending on the size and specification of the project these timings can sometimes take slightly longer.

Projects can be designed and built to meet a specific financial budget. For instance, a domestic project from experience would cost in the region of £1,200 – £1,500 per m2. This reflects recent price increases over the last few years. If you’re developing an extension within London and some parts of the South East, these figures can increase to £1,500 – 2,000 per m2.

Architectural designer fees are calculated in three ways: a percentage basis; a lump-sum basis; or time charged by agreement. Expenses may be included in the agreed fee or charged separately.