Jun 13th, 2011
Over the next few months I’m going to be taking a look at very different, but typical home types throughout Britain from the common bungalow to the Victorian terrace and city apartment. The range of property types we have in this country all pose different problems and opportunities depending on our budget and personal lifestyles. This month we are starting with one of my own particular favourites; the 1960/70’s 3-bedroom semi.
I love the homes of the 60’s and 70’s. Ok, technically they weren’t the best houses in the street as …
May 7th, 2010
In 2003 I bought my first place in London and it needed to be completely renovated. Actually, let me rephrase that; it was the home equivalent of the Mary Rose with rotten timbers and structural cracks in the front and side-walls at high level that were large enough to put your hand into! It was so bad everyone suspected structural subsidence where the foundations of the house had been damaged. They also thought I was a lunatic for taking it on. But after digging a few inspection pits around the …
May 7th, 2010
During the winter months it is quite common for our homes to suffer from the cold, wet and frosty weather. Being exposed to such severe conditions can really take its toll on a building so you must make an effort to take care of your home.
If you don’t do this then over a number of years the amount of money needed to carry out more substantial repairs can hit your bank balance harder than an Arctic blizzard!To avoid this huge and unnecessary expense, I suggest you make an annual inspection …
May 3rd, 2010
Unfortunately, in an age of global warming, the risk of flooding is something we have to be aware of and take very seriously as it can have a devastating effect on your home, on all of your personal belongings and on your home insurance premium!The most important step you have to take when purchasing or building a new home is to assess the potential risk of flooding. I’ve never understood why this is not standard information that should be provided when your conveyancy lawyer carries out the searches on the …
