How to Paint Garden Furniture with Pastel Colours
To paint garden furniture or not to paint garden furniture, that is the question. I’m currently in the process of making my garden an outside…
Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED)
ATED was introduced in 2013 and is an annual tax payable mainly by companies that own a UK residential property, where the value of…
Renovating Rural Properties: The Compact Fuel Solution
Renovating rural properties can be tricky enough without the added complications of being off-grid without access to mains gas and having to source and manage…
Impact of Brexit on planning policy
Brexit initially put the Government’s grand plans to shake up the planning system on hold, with Ministers distracted by all the headless chickens running amok. …
How to Renovate your Staircase
You can renovate a staircase yourself, without spending a small fortune, with some DIY skills and a pinch of imagination. A staircase is often a part…
Is your PPR relief at risk due to renovation works?
We have previously posted about Principal Private Residence (PPR) relief, which can result in an individual’s main home not being subject to capital gains tax…
The Clever Fuel For Off-Grid Renovations
When it comes to renovating a property, there are a number of ways to be more ‘clever’ about your refurbishment. This may mean adding an…