The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 sets out the rules relating to the development of land, that is to say any additions, alterations or changes of use. Such works will often require an application for planning permission to be made to the local authority.
What to do When Planning Permission has Not Been Obtained
July 29th, 2024 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Home Improvements, Property Conveyancing 11 Comments »
Retrofitting homes in London is a pipe dream without proper support
October 6th, 2023 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Home Improvements, Housing Policy, Landlords, Property Developers Comments Off on Retrofitting homes in London is a pipe dream without proper support
The Mayor of London has an ambitious target to make London a zero carbon city by 2030. One of the ways to meet this goal is to decarbonise all of London’s 3.5 million homes by upgrading and retrofitting – improving existing homes for high energy efficiency.
The London Assembly Housing Committee has been investigating the operational, financial and physical challenges of retrofitting in London. The Committee has also investigated the energy efficiency initiatives already established by the Mayor.
Read the rest of this entry »Beginners guide on growing plants in a small pond
July 26th, 2023 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Gardens, Home Improvements Comments Off on Beginners guide on growing plants in a small pond
Plants are an integral part of our lives. Houseplants are common and much known. However, for people who have some extra feet in your house, you can plan to build a small pond to grow plants. This will aesthetically add to your home’s beauty and provide potential health benefits.
Read the rest of this entry »Top tips to help secure your end of tenancy deposit
October 26th, 2020 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Home Improvements, Landlords, Tenants Comments Off on Top tips to help secure your end of tenancy deposit
The number one reason for landlord and tenant deposit disputes is cleaning. Currys PC World asked Lynsey Crombie aka the ‘Queen of Clean’ for her top cleaning tips that could help you secure getting that end of tenancy deposit back that no one wants to lose out on.
Read the rest of this entry »Save money on your spring renovation
March 3rd, 2020 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Home Improvements, Home Maintenace, Property Market Comments Off on Save money on your spring renovation
Are you planning to fix up your home this springtime? It’s a great time to do it as you can open the windows without freezing the place but the temperatures are also not too hot to work in. The trouble is that when a lot of people want to renovate at once, prices of materials can be higher. How can you make your renovation more affordable?
Read the rest of this entry »Which Type of Flooring is Right for You?
December 9th, 2019 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Flooring, Home Improvements Comments Off on Which Type of Flooring is Right for You?
Changing the flooring in the home can really help to transform the space. However, with so many different types of flooring available today, it can be difficult knowing which type to invest in.
Read the rest of this entry »10 Essential Planning Tips For A Garden Rooms
July 16th, 2019 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Extensions, Home Improvements, Property Market Comments Off on 10 Essential Planning Tips For A Garden Rooms
Are you considering a new garden room in your back garden – many people are.
If you are in the search for a new garden room, then check out these 10 tips to plan ahead. Read the rest of this entry »
How to Get a Good Broadband Deal for your Home
January 22nd, 2019 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Broadband, Property Market, Top Tips Comments Off on How to Get a Good Broadband Deal for your Home
It is extraordinary how swiftly having an efficient broadband service has become a key lifestyle requirement. As our homes acquire more and more smart devices and our work and leisure activities become increasingly internet dependant, a fast, data generous broadband service has become an essential component of modern life. Our reliance on broadband will only increase as more and more smart devices become available and yet, according to Ofcom, ‘One in seven homes could be paying more than they need to for broadband and could get faster services for the same or less money.’
What Are Floating Floors?
August 8th, 2018 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Flooring, Home Improvements Comments Off on What Are Floating Floors?
It can be quite daunting to buy a wood for the first time. Everything related to the purchase and installation of the wood might seem very confusing, especially when some strange wood terminology shows up. Among them is one that you might come across more often: floating floor. But what is a floating floor?
Money and Energy Saving Smart devices
November 12th, 2017 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Energy Saving, Home Improvements, Home Maintenace Comments Off on Money and Energy Saving Smart devices
It’s obvious that smart home concept becomes globally popular and appealing idea. It eases our life making it more tranquil and secure. A lot has been said about the many benefits house automation brings to homeowners. But have you ever thought those smart home gadgets that gradually invade the world markets can actually help you save money and energy? Well, they really can! So, enjoy your high-tech house and avail of the clever devices you have invested in!
Eco-Friendly Floors
September 18th, 2017 HIP-Consultant.co.uk Posted in Flooring, Home Improvements Comments Off on Eco-Friendly Floors
Over the past five years we have seen an incredible shift towards homeowners and property developers sourcing the most sustainable and economically friendly floors for homes. Unsurprisingly this is a movement that has continued and whilst the threat of deforestation and climate change is still apparent there are many who are doing their upmost to help the environment. So how does this affect the flooring world and what steps have been put in place?