How much does it cost to remodel a bathroom in the UK? In the UK, the average price to install a bathroom can range from £2,500 (if you’re merely replacing the bathroom suite) to upwards of £7,500 for a light renovation, labour, electrics, plumbing, and budget to mid-range finishings in an average-sized bathroom. For reference, […]
Renovating a house – Where to start
So you’re renovating a house – Where to start? The rewiring and plumbing’s always the best place to start as problems with these can wreck decoration and flooring. Rewiring and Plumbing When it comes to plumbing installations, the main concern is fitting the supply and waste pipes, but it’s crucial to realise that a lot […]
Renovating Property Guide
Searching for properties that are slightly run down can be taken advantage of significantly. Finding the ideal house in your ideal location might be tough but purchasing a run-down property in your chosen location could be a reasonable option to consider. If you’re serious about making a profit from renovations, buy the worst house you […]
Does my house need a Rewire?
I often get asked: ‘Does my house need a Rewire?’ Well, the chances are – if your lights are flickering and there are not enough plug sockets to charge your gadgets then yes! It could well do! Rewiring your home can help to reduce the chance of an electrical accident caused by old, faulty, or […]
Damp Proofing Old Houses
I always like to buy standard two or three bedroomed Victorian houses in Liverpool as they make excellent investments. However, one of the issues with many of these properties is damp. It particularly affects bay windowed terraced houses. But how should you go about damp proofing old houses? Ways to resolve damp Pipes should be […]
House Renovation Order
Today’s blog is all about the house renovation order. It always makes sense to start with the structural work and weatherproofing, and then move onto rewiring, plumbing and plastering. Here is the ideal order in which to renovate a house: Demolition and structural repair Before you can start doing anything else, you’ll need to be […]
Should you replace your Combi with a heat pump boiler?
It’s clear that gas boilers are not going to be sustainable heat sources in the long term. They rely on a fossil fuel and the danger of these energy sources is that one day they will run out. Not to mention that they are bad for the environment. This is such a critical issue that […]
Why you Should Hire a Gardener for your Property business
You may not think that you need to hire a gardener for your home or property business, but there are many reasons why you should. A gardener will have the proper tools and knowledge to keep your gardens in check and looking pristine. And remember that in the property business, first impressions have a major […]