Use the time you’re spending at home to assess how your family live in and interact with your home – then plan how you can make it better. Here are some cost-effective improvements worth considering. While we’re all spending much more time at home, we can become more aware of the things we would like […]
A lack of natural lighting and not enough space have been blamed for why many homeowners dislike the appearance of their home. Recent surveys have revealed that more than 25% of British homeowners are unhappy with their home’s appearance. The study of 2000 people by OnePoll found that a lack of daylight, poor paintwork and […]
What is planning permission, when do you need it, and how to you get it? Our guide explains all. The planning permission process is in place to prevent unlawful development. It’s also the key that turns a piece of land into a viable building plot; it’s an essential part of any self-build project. Planning permission […]
An extension is the perfect way to get extra space without having to move – if you can get it right. We look at home major dos and don’ts to extending your home. Adding an extension isn’t simply a case of tacking new rooms onto your home. You must think carefully about how old and […]
SG Wealth Management (SGWM), Chartered Financial Planners, have recently relocated their Ipswich team into new premises – but it’s no ordinary office! ‘Merchant House’ in the town’s Silent Street is, as the name suggests, a 16th century timber framed medieval merchant’s house – however, the building was originally situated elsewhere in the town. Some years […]
Before beginning your loft conversion, you may need to understand exactly what it will involve and how it will affect the design of your home. This step-by-step guide shows the 6 key things to consider when deciding whether or not a loft conversion is the right way to add more space to your property. Make […]
It can be daunting to go from studying architecture at university to being out in the real world. You’ll start asking questions like “What firm should I go to?” or “Do I know enough to work on a project that will actually be built?” Don’t worry – this is completely normal. But to help you […]
Nine companies from East Anglia swapped the tools of trade for buckets and spades at Frinton’s annual sandcastle building competition. This year’s theme was to build a landmark for Frinton fitting within a 25 square metre plot. The finished sandcastle had to be unsupported and only feature items found on the beach that day – […]
A project to restore one of the country’s oldest Grade II* Listed cinemas has been saved from collapse after a £550,000 cash injection. The renovation of the Electric Palace in Harwich was put on hold in January after contractors found small amounts of asbestos in the roof which, due to its location, was going to […]
