Stamp Duty Land Tax Case – £34,950 Refund Refused
A discussion of a First Tier Tribunal case seeking a refund of stamp duty land tax (SDLT); Hyman v HMRC (2019). The Facts Mr and…
Thatching a roof – an unexpected career
Thatching a roof is one skill Bryan Draycott didn’t anticipate doing but led to a career lasting over 20 years, I managed to catch up…
Drones in renovation projects: What do we need to know?
Renovate Me catches up with Richard Mckie, Director of Operations at Qopter360 for his thoughts on the use of drones in renovation projects. What uses…
Sustainable Drainage, SuDS and Planning – What do you need to …
What are Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)? SuDS are basically drainage systems which aim to holistically manage water runoff onsite to reduce the quantity and increase…
Home automation: what do you need to know?
We live in a world where home automation isn’t the stuff of science fiction anymore. As a result, those choosing to renovate are typically including…
How to repair stone mullions?
I spotted some fantastic before and after photographs of stone mullion repair work, so I thought I’d contact Paul Helmn, the master behind the stone…
How to decorate a nursery fit for your Prince or …
With speculation that Meghan Markle has spent £150,000 on new son – Archie Mountbatten-Windsor’s – nursery we thought we’d take a look at the new…