Britain is globally renowned for its historically significant architecture. Historic England estimates that there are as many as 500,000 listed buildings in England alone and Visit Britain research has found that the UK is ranked 4th out of 50...
Timber frames have many advantages for buildings. In modern construction they are cost-efficient, easy to construct, and great at locking in temperature. Older, traditional timber frame buildings attract many people as refurbishment projects, because the original exposed frames are...
When additional space is required, it can often be worth exploring the opportunity of digging down to expand your premises with a basement conversion. Builders and property developers are increasingly confined with limited available and developable land, especially if...
Unfortunately this time of year brings with it a variety of seasonal property nightmares that we should be wary of otherwise they could seriously dampen our Christmas spirit just as much as finding a lump of coal in our...
Basement conversions are the ideal solution to extend your living space and add value to your property so that you can cash in when the time comes to sell your home. Whether you feel your family needs the extra...
Is your house haunted by Damp? With reports suggesting we should expect some wicked weather tonight, some of us could arrive home after an evening of trick-or-treating fun to find some unwanted dreadful damp stains in our...
Fancy a free ticket for London’s largest construction and design show? Featuring live music, comedy, celebrity guests and everybody’s favourite property preservation company Peter Cox; London Build 2018 promises to be a showcase for construction projects and business...
Being a landlord has many advantages. It’s a great way to earn an income, a lot of maintenance work is tax deductible and the money you’re getting from your tenants can offer long-term security. This doesn’t mean that being...
Autumn and Winter can be an expensive time of year, not only is Christmas on the horizon but with the temperatures dramatically cooling down outside, our energy bills tend to go up too. Peter Cox may not be able...
Guttering, the simple bit of plastic that goes around your house can help prevent serious water damage to your home. That is, IF they are maintained properly! Gutters were designed to collect and direct water away from the foundations...