This is one of those expressions that is not as exciting as it sounds… The Party Wall. It really has nothing to do with a party at all. In fact, it is very misleading with how exciting it actually is as it really is the opposite of exciting. The Party Wall Act is to do with your home and restrictions on your extension. The premise behind it is to protect both you and your neighbours from outrageous extensions in your neighbourhood, but you could also be handed a hefty bill if you don’t follow the correct procedure with your extension.
What is the Party Wall; will it affect my extension?
April 16th, 2014 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Home Improvements, Legal Comments Off on What is the Party Wall; will it affect my extension?
How to conduct gas safety check in your home
March 6th, 2014 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Home Maintenace, Rental Market Comments Off on How to conduct gas safety check in your home
Gas can pose a serious threat to any home and it is vital that you conduct regular checks on your gas appliances to ensure they are working correctly. Carbon monoxide poisoning can cause serious harm or can even be fatal to you and your family. By ensuring to check your home sufficiently each year you can potentially avoid a serious risk to those in your home.
Advice on Maintaining Trees in your Garden
February 17th, 2014 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Home Maintenace Comments Off on Advice on Maintaining Trees in your Garden
Trees can add an element of class to you home and look wonderful in a well-landscaped garden. They can also be a pain when their roots start affecting your home or their branches interfere with electricity and telephone wires. If you keep your trees well maintained you can enjoy the pleasure they provide in your garden with no problems. Here is a guide to keeping your trees healthy and out of trouble.
The Pros and Cons of Heated Flooring
February 10th, 2014 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Home Improvements Comments Off on The Pros and Cons of Heated Flooring
Are you that person who dashes into the kitchen or bathroom in the morning only to hop and skip around because the tile is so cold? Cold tiles on the floor are no way to start a day and the way most of us combat this issue is by purchasing big thick slippers and mats. This can all be a thing of the past with the introduction of heated flooring in your home. Toasty warm tiles? Yes please. Let’s look further into the pros and cons of this new innovative idea for homes.
What to Consider when Designing Your Kitchen
January 20th, 2014 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Home Improvements Comments Off on What to Consider when Designing Your Kitchen
If you’re designing a new kitchen for your home this is something that could add a lot of value to the overall property price, so careful planning and consideration are a must. It’s the one room of the house that prospective buyers will be really scrutinising as many like to be able to move into a house with a kitchen they can use and like for at least six months.
How to Find the Home of Your Dreams
December 20th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Home Maintenace, Property Market Comments Off on How to Find the Home of Your Dreams
Many people in the world have the same basic dream when they’re younger. They want to be successful, they want a loving family, and they want to live in a big, safe house with a nice yard, a picket fence, smack dab in the middle of a niche neighborhood. The home of your dreams is something you will undoubtedly try to make a reality at different points throughout your life.
How to add value through renovations
December 5th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Home Improvements, Property Market Comments Off on How to add value through renovations
According to a survey carried out by high street mortgage provider, Halifax, as seen in The Guardian, house prices have risen by 6.9% since October 2012. This is said to have been fuelled by the early release of the Government’s Help To Buy scheme.
Financial help for low-income homeowners
December 2nd, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Financial Products, Home Maintenace Comments Off on Financial help for low-income homeowners
In the current economic climate, everyone is feeling the pinch. Throw in the added cost of Christmas and our budgets are stretched to breaking point. Now more than ever, we are looking to save money.
Technology essentials for modern properties
November 27th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Home Improvements, Property Market Comments Off on Technology essentials for modern properties
Once upon a time, robo-houses were staples of sci-fi films. A signifier of the rapid technological advancements our society was making, the robo-house was an expression of our fears as to where such developments would take us.
Things to Consider when Looking for an Architect
November 18th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Home Improvements, Property Market Comments Off on Things to Consider when Looking for an Architect
If you’re either looking to build a new home or restore/extend your existing property, then you will need to invest in an architect to get the right advice for carrying out this work. You may already have some ideas in mind or you may be confused about where to start but an architect can help bring your ideas and tastes together to create the perfect design.
Roof Maintenance: How often and tips to avoid huge costs
November 4th, 2013 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Home Improvements, Home Maintenace Comments Off on Roof Maintenance: How often and tips to avoid huge costs
Roof maintenance can be expensive and for many homeowners, it is a job they would rather not deal with due to the financial impact. Your roof doesn’t always have to be a monetary headache especially if you know what to look for, you conduct regular check-ups and you keep on top of your house insurance.