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Shropshire Builder’s 7 Top Tips For Property Renovations

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Renovating your property will likely enhance the building, adding extra living space along with value – which can be ideal whether you plan to sell the house soon or at a later date.

So if you’re planning to have renovation work, here are 7 top tips from our Shropshire builder to help make the experience a stress-free success.

1. Find a recommend builder Shropshire and carpenter Shropshire before you do anything. Ask friends, family, work colleagues, or search online for a reputable builder in the local Shropshire area. Before you commit, make sure you see a work portfolio to be sure the company works to the highest standard and is able to provide the type of building service you need.

2. Ask your Shropshire builder and Shropshire carpenter to visit to discuss your renovation ideas. Professional tradesmen will advise you on what will work, the best way to proceed and cover anything else you need to know such as whether a structural survey is needed before you start. A good builder Shropshire will also work to your budget, making sure your money works hard.

3. Check the particulars of your property. For example, if it’s listed or in a conservation area you may need to get planning permission for the renovation work. Speak to your planning officer and builder Shropshire to establish the way forward. And you may want to ask a local estate agent to visit the house and give an idea of how much the house would be worth once the renovation is completed – this should also help you budget effectively for the project.

4. Project manage yourself if possible, or use a building firm that is able to offer this service in addition, to help you keep track of the project and the costs.

5. Have a contingency budget of around 20% extra to cover any unexpected costs along the way. It’s a good idea to be prepared for a similar extra amount of time for the project completion to allow for unseen delays.

6. Get creative, and think how exactly you want your renovated home to look. This includes the materials used, which you may want to source from unusual places including timber yards and architectural reclamation yards.

7. Enjoy the process. Depending on the scale of the renovation work to be undertaken by your builder Shropshire, divide it into sections – by concentrating on one room at a time, you’ll make the experience more enjoyable as well as contain the mess more easily.

It’s Time To Hire A Shropshire Builder As UK Property Rental Market Soars

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Landlords in the local area should contact a Shropshire builder for any renovation works before renting out their property, as the UK rental market shows signs of improvement.

With the rental market so buoyant, it is a good idea for landlords to discuss their properties with a builder Shropshire to help ensure they receive the best possible return on their investment.

The latest research has revealed thousands more properties were marketed to rent in 2011, compared to 2010. So anyone considering buying property to let or on the verge of marketing their portfolio, should get in touch with a professional builder Shropshire to discuss any possible building works to maximise the rental income.

It makes sense to carry out any general building works, extensions or even carpentry works – which could be carried out by a Shropshire carpenter – before renting out a property. A tenant will likely pay more for a house that is in good condition, and where the fixtures and fittings are of the highest specification. For example, getting a builder Shropshire to install a new kitchen could widen the rental appeal significantly.

Research by Experian shows an additional 58,000 properties were marketed to rent during last year, compared to the same time in 2010. Numbers increased each quarter in 2011 compared to the year earlier, with the third quarter seeing the biggest rise (14.46%).

Although London was shown to be at the forefront of the rental market, accounting for 20% of all UK rentals, Wales and the West Midlands experienced the largest rise in houses to let, up 20% on 2010.

Jonathan Westley, managing director of consumer Information services at Experian UK and Ireland said: “This insight shows that home owners may be using renting as a back up plan if they are unable to sell or alternatively some may still consider property a long term investment.”

The trend looks set to continue for 2012, which means landlords and landlords-to-be should speak to a Shropshire builder or carpenter Shropshire to establish the best ways to maximise on the rental capacity of their properties.

[Via: PropertyWire]

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.