In 2010 the property market took a nose dive with house prices falling dramatically, and with the 2011 property marketing looking uncertain, it is hard to judge whether property prices are going to rise or fall even further. With the property market in disarray, home owners are looking to improve ...

Are you looking to carry out home improvements this spring, to add much needed additional space onto your property? Have you been looking at having a two-floor extension but are you put off by the amount of paperwork required before a construction firm can begin work on the extension and ...

Are you struggling to find that extra much needed space in your home? Well maybe it’s time you considered a basement conversion. At the moment within our current economic climate, selling up and buying a new and much bigger house isn’t financially viable. As such people are looking at the ...

When looking to purchase a new property, many buyers will be looking at not just the location of the property, the surrounding area and whether there’s off-site parking and an adequately sized garden, but also the space available. An advantage of many older properties currently on the market is that ...

Many homeowners will be looking for that extra space within the property – this may be through converting a loft or adding an external extension. Another way to gain more space is to renovate or create a basement. Long gone are the days of a basement being a dingy space ...

With the Retail Price Index (RPI) showing a rise in mortgage interest rates from 4.8% in December to 5.1% in January, many home owners who would have considered moving an option to gain more space within the home, are now considering cheaper alternatives during the recession. Basement installations are now ...

As your family starts to expand it is likely that the house you currently live in will start to become cramped, unfortunately though moving isn’t always a viable option due to various commitments, the cost involved or sentimental attachments to the property/area. In this instance, it is understandable that you’ll ...

If you are considering having an extension as a way to improve the value and floor space of your home, then maybe you should think about a basement construction instead. The benefits of having a basement are overwhelming when they are compared to a simple extension. Here at London basement ...

Many properties that have basements are likely to have been built when waterproofing wasn’t seen as a necessity. A property complete with a basement can prove to be extremely tempting for many looking to take steps onto or upwards on the property ladder. Unfortunately though, due to not being waterproofed, ...

With house prices in London reportedly falling by 0.4%, it may seem like a perfect time to take your first steps onto the property ladder. However, many homeowners due to the state of the housing market are deciding that instead of moving, it would be more beneficial to renovate their ...