RIBA Reports Growing Demand for Home Extensions

Value of Home Extensions

Choosing a home extension can be an excellent money saving alternative to moving, in addition to providing extra space at any stage of home ownership. If done properly the added value to the property can exceed the cost of the extension. According to Barclays, the average return-on-investment (ROI) for building a 30m2 extension is currently estimated at £156,000 for a typical £475,000 home in London and £14,000 for a typical £180,000 home in the rest of the UK. Designer kitchens and en-suite bathrooms remain the most popular types of extension, while keeping properties current is cited as the top reason for planned improvements.

The Charm of Irish Architecture

Ireland is famed for its architecture, which spans the centuries. Famed for buildings that range from the grandest of Norman castles via elegant Georgian dwellings, mighty gothic fortresses and rococo mansions to the most modest of whitewashed cottages, the architectural landscape of the country is certainly never dull.

3 First Steps for Self-Builders

Building your own home might seem like an unachievable dream, but it can easily become a reality. Often, aspiring newcomers are worried about the size of the project, their lack of building experience and the financial aspects. However, with the right planning and the use of experienced professionals, you can have a successful self-built house.

RankBrain or Brain Ache?

Achieving a high rank on Google used to be about working keywords into content and adding a smattering of links to help show its algorithms that your site was of a good quality. With the arrival of RankBrain however, the rules of SEO could be rewritten once more.

Most Common UK Pest Bird Species

Birds can be as problematic as insects or rodents, whether they’re actually in your home or office or just in the vicinity. The enormity of the problem means bird control services in London are kept busy all year dealing with these urban pests. Let’s take a quick look at the most common birds that can be a pest to humans in the UK.