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Shropshire Builder Says Hire Professionals, After Britain’s Cheapest Home Sold

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A house described as a “bargain” after selling for just £8,250 is in need of renovation and local Shropshire building firm JFP Carpentry & Developments says it’s vital the new owners use professional builders to do the work.

The cheapest home sold in Britain to-date is based in Ferryhill Station, Co Durham. Having stood empty for at least the past decade, the two-bedroom terrace property is in dire need of restoration.

If this house was based in Shropshire, it’d be advisable to call a builder Shropshire and a carpenter from the local area such as a Bishops Castle carpenter. Professional tradesmen can advise on the state of the property, provide quotations for the project and complete the building work to a high standard.

The Daily Mail has reported that bidding for the house in Ferryhill began at a mere £1, before reaching the still-unbelievably-low sale price of a little over eight thousand pounds.

A young family has bought the “shell” of a house in the former mining village and will need to spend time and money on fixing the property. As well as having no ceilings or kitchen, the house has boarded up windows and graffiti on its walls.

This is why a local building firm is essential. For example, a builder Shropshire together with a Shropshire carpenter could complete all the necessary works on such a property – including carrying out general building works, installing a new kitchen and fully refurbishing the interior.

The buyer hasn’t been named but the director of iam-sold, the firm managing the sale, Jamie Cook had this to say: “As far as I am aware it is the cheapest house in Britain. To give you an idea, a garage in London would have sold for more than this.

“The vendor is very happy with the sale. The house was a bargain, but it does need a lot of work.”

Once renovated, some experts say the house could fetch in the region of £30,000. So with the help of the equivalent of a builder Bishops Castle and Shropshire carpenter, the new owners could make some money out of this property purchase.

However, the problem of the nearby train line that creates so much noise it “causes ornaments to rattle off the mantelpiece” is another matter altogether!

Why Contacting A Shrewsbury Carpenter Will Help Sell Your Home

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The UK property market is starting to show signs of improvement but sales remain slow – which is why you need to do everything you can, including getting in touch with a carpenter Shrewsbury, if you want to sell your home this year.

Before you put your home on the market, consider your potential buyer – what are they looking for in a house? Try to visualise the features that would maximise the attractiveness of your property, as competition for buyers is strong at the moment. For example, families will likely be looking for different things to a young professional couple, so keep this in mind for any carpentry work you have done and especially when speaking to a carpenter Shrewsbury.

It may be you want a Shrewsbury builder to add an extension to your home which can add additional space and value, as well as create the “wow factor” many buyers are looking for. Or perhaps you need new windows to create the right impression – your builder should be able to advise you on the best course of action.

Depending on your budget and anticipated sale price, it may be that you want to limit the amount you spend on marketing your house. Instead of hiring a Shropshire builder to install a new kitchen, consider whether a carpenter Shropshire could improve your current kitchen by replacing doors and fixing any damaged units. Similarly, it may not be necessary or appropriate to pay for a builder Shrewsbury to fit a completely new bathroom suite, and instead a lick of paint and a few clever touches might be better.

The trick is to make the most of your builder Shrewsbury and local carpenter as they have the experience and knowledge when it comes to home improvements and building work. Keep in mind your target audience and what it is about your home that will most appeal, and discuss any ideas through with professionals to understand how much value each course of action will probably add.

As well as working with a builder and carpenter Shrewsbury, or in your local area, it’s also worth speaking with your estate agent and seeking their advice on how best to sell your home. By investing the time before you put your house on the market, you should reap the rewards at the point of sale.

Top Tips For Adding A Shropshire Home Extension

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Adding an extension to your home in Shropshire or elsewhere can transform it, creating an additional room or wing which increases the size and overall appearance of the house. This in turn will likely add value to the property in the process.

Property developments are popular across the UK, and house extensions are a great way of adding both more space and more value to your home. However, any extension must be done properly by a qualified builder and carpenter in order to be a success.

The first place to start is with the best tradesmen in your local area. If you live in or near Shropshire, get in touch with a Shropshire builder or carpenter Bishops Castle who can discuss your ideas with you. This includes whether you’ll need planning permission to complete the extension as well as what will work and what won’t.

If it looks likely planning permission will be needed or you live in a conservation area or listed building, the Bishops Castle builder should be able to recommend a qualified architect to help you with the planning permission process.

By hiring a professional Shropshire builder and carpenter, you’ll get advice on every aspect of the building project – this includes the permission you’ll need, the right materials to use, and how best to complete the extension to maximise the space and aesthetics of your home.

A local builder Shrewsbury will also be able to advise you on the scale of the proposed plans and whether this will reap you the best returns. For example, it may be that knocking down a partition wall is a better way to spend your money, to add space and value for future buyers, rather than building an entirely new room or wing.

If you’re thinking of adding an extension to your home, there are some things you should do to ensure the venture adds value:

  • Call a recommended builder Shropshire and carpenter to visit your home and assist you with your extension. This includes advising on planning permission as well as how to best carry out the extension you want.
  • Think about your house from the point of view of future buyers. Remember value is key – for example, if yours is a large family home then adding an extra bathroom or extending the kitchen is a great idea; alternatively if you live in a busy place where parking is a nightmare, adding a garage is likely to be a smart move. Again, these are all factors you can talk through with your Shropshire builder who will provide you with a professional opinion.
  • Consider whether a makeover wouldn’t be preferable to an extension. Perhaps a new bathroom or kitchen would be more value-adding than a conservatory, for example, if your garden is limited on space.

Council Tenants To Get £500 Yearly For Carpentry and Building Projects in Shropshire

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A new scheme has been unveiled, giving council tenants up to £500 each year to carry out DIY projects in Shropshire and nationwide, including for carpentry and building work.

DIY projects might include carpentry tasks like fitting doors as well as simple maintenance work like decorating and fixing leaking taps. Community groups can tackle repairs and support those who are unable to tackle the work themselves – and it may be possible to use the money to hire a professional Shropshire carpenter or Shropshire builder to do any DIY projects tenants can’t manage themselves.

The Tenant Cashback scheme, proposed by Housing Minister Grant Shapps is part of the government’s plan to reduce the £4billion annual maintenance bill for social housing.

Currently, there are more than 4 million council properties and landlords spend an average of £1000 per year on building repairs. Under the new scheme tenants would get up to £500 a year for basic carpentry and building works in Shropshire, Shrewsbury and elsewhere in the country, they carry out themselves rather than calling out maintenance staff.

There are concerns over the quality of building repairs under the new scheme, with the possibility some DIY projects will happen when a local Shropshire builder or carpenter should really be used, as well as the risk that claims may be made falsely. This is why two of the current pilot schemes don’t pay on a per-repair basis, instead participants are given “lump sums for maintaining their properties to a mutually agreed standard” – assessed during regular checks.

Private homeowners need to pay for any building or carpentry work to their homes, so naturally may not be in support of this scheme. However, non-council tenants have the freedom to pay for a local tradesman such as a carpenter Shropshire or Shrewsbury builder to complete maintenance projects which guarantees quality work.

Of course, any work homeowners or tenants can’t carry out themselves, should be carried out by local firms anyway. For example, if you live in Bishops Castle you will likely hire a Bishops Castle builder or carpenter. This way, you can be sure the firm has a good reputation and that the work is completed to a high standard.

Under the scheme, tenants will be invited to take a basic DIY course in addition to getting cash for DIY projects.

Mr Shapps said: “Rather than having to wait for landlords to act, tenants should be able to tackle their own DIY dilemmas — and get paid for it,” the Daily Mail reports.

“For some, this could even serve as an apprenticeship in the home and the start on a path to a whole new career. This, combined with the potential to bring the local community together to improve the local area, means all councils and housing associations should give residents the right to take up tools.”

Nigel Long, head of policy at the Tenant Participation Advisory Service said: “I am a big fan of anything that encourages people to do things for themselves, because I think it delivers value for money.”

What are your views on the Tenant Cashback scheme?