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Buying, renovating and selling property in London

June 28, 2018 By tylermandic Leave a Comment

Savvy landlords recognise London property often stays in really good shape even when the housing market in the rest of the country appears to be on a slide. Because of high demand and limited housing stock, this desire for people to live in London pushes up prices. This is why many investors consider buying residential property in West London with a view to then selling it on at a later date. This is often a smart decision, and if you are in this position or just entering into this process, you may want to think about buying something modest or in not such a great state of repair and turning it into something fantastic.

Property renovation or refurbishment is a smart way to unlock extraordinary value, improve capital return and make more money from property investment in West London. If you are buying to sell, there is no rush or urgent requirement to get renovation work done because you already have a place to live and you are not counting on the new property being completed within a short dealdine. Instead, you can afford to take your time over things, and be dictated to by the numbers, not by your lifestyle.

It is worth getting a team of design and build professionals to work a bit of magic into your property. It may look modest at first, but with a trained and capable architect, a professional interior designer as well as local construction expert who knows the area and the type of building you are buying, this assistance from professionals could help you turn a property into something truely fantastic. Something that will attract a lot of attention on the market. Something you can expect to make a lot more money on the property than if you had just sat on the investment and not done anything proactive.

Filed Under: Design and Build, Renovation Tagged With: Interior Design, London, property development, Renovation

Productive consultations with your building company ensure you get what you want from your renovation

June 18, 2018 By tylermandic Leave a Comment

It is important that you have a good idea of what you actually want to get out of your house renovation upon making plans with a specialist company. Design and build companies are flexible because they deal with the architecture, the building and the interior design that goes into your project. This flexibility is something you should be looking to take advantage of at every opportunity.

Perhaps the main thing you hope to get out of your renovation project is a new look interior. In this case you need to have a few very productive and open conversations with your chosen project manager. They will be in charge ensuring all your personal preferences are put into action, providing they are tenable as far as your builders and architects and concerned.

Another major motivation for a lot of people who have extensive interior house renovations done is energy. The last thing you want to do is waste energy through poor insulation and old building work that hasn’t been updated in decades. To save money on your energy bills, you can get the builders in to give your house more modern forms of protection against waste.

Filed Under: Architecture, Design and Build, Interior Design, Renovation

Renovation advice for landlords looking to make the most of their properties

June 4, 2018 By tylermandic Leave a Comment

If you are the landlord of an impressive London property then you will want to do all you can to attract the most suitable tenants. This means taking a very keen approach to the upkeep of your property. You are much more likely to attract the sort of rent you expect to receive if your property is well looked after.

Perhaps the most appropriate course of action for any landlord in the capital is to make sure your property has received a thorough modernisation. No matter how prestigious your property, if it does not meet the aesthetic and practical expectations of prospective tenants on the inside you will struggle to attract interest.

You need to prepare your property for modern living. A modernisation project of a really high standard should be all you need to revamp the interiors to make them as impressive as the exterior. This sort of investment makes a great deal of sense if it makes your property considerably more attractive to potential tenants.

Interior designers in London are the ideal professionals to get on the case for your revamp, although you will need to get the architects and builders involved if you plan to make some more profound changes.

Filed Under: Architecture, Design and Build, Interior Design, Renovation

Professional renovation optimises investment

May 21, 2018 By tylermandic Leave a Comment

The best deals to be found in West London property are for those homes that need of significant modernisation. However, these homes represent the best investment not just because of the maths involved, but because there is so much potential to unlock. To move good property to the superb, superb property to the magnificent and magnificent property to the truly outstanding takes skill, time and resources. If you are prepared to put a little time and effort (as well as having the resources) to bring a fine period property up to scratch, the rewards can be huge. Sure financial considerations stack up and your financial return on investment will be strong, but it’s the non-financial benefits that change the way you live that are difficult to assign a value to and should not be underestimated. Of course, embarking on a substantial renovation project on your own is time-consuming, daunting, expensive and probably a little bit risky if you are not an experienced architect or builder. Even if you have a clear vision for your property, do you have the technical design expertise, experience with local planning authorities, the project management experience or the procurement know how to guarantee your project is successful? You also need time and managing a property refurbishment in London is a full time job. This is why it is so important to involve professional renovation experts in your project from the very beginning, who can project manage the whole process and make the transformation of your home an enjoyable and rewarding experience rather than a burden.

When it comes to property renovation, London is very well-served by professional residential architects, interior designers and excellent builders. These players are capable of completely transforming your home to meet the needs of a modern family and today’s hectic lifestyles. Taking both aesthetics and functionality into account, skilled residential architects make sure your property becomes a home you can feel proud of and be exceedingly comfortable in at the same time. Quality local builders will be familiar with the type of building you are renovating as well as being considerate to your neighbours. After all, you don’t want to fall out with your neighbours having just spent a lot of energy trying to create a fabulous home. London’s interior designers also take your lifestyle and tastes on board, enhancing the character of period properties rather than detracting from them.

London architecture is frequently impressive, but to make the most of a good house that looks fantastic on the outside, you will need to make sure your interior design and layout is not only comfortable, but safe, fit for purpose and attractive. The best way of achieving this is to appoint professionals who completely renovate your property from design, build and interior design. You should also insist on appointing someone to project manage the entire refurbishment process with one point of contact for you – someone who is accountable for all elements of the project, not just one or two elements.

 

Filed Under: Design and Build, Interior Design, Renovation Tagged With: architect, design and build, Interior Design, local builder, London, property development, refurbishment, Renovation, return, west london

Selecting a design and build company to cover all angles

May 2, 2018 By tylermandic Leave a Comment

It is important that you select a contractor very carefully when you are looking to modernise your London property. London properties can be extremely striking, but they take on an even more impressive appearance once they have been renovated professionally to bring them into the modern age.

Your best choice when you are hoping to facilitate some changes to the interiors of your property is get in contact with a team of professionals that will see to all of the important steps towards achieving your renovation. This way you can benefit from having a single point of contact.

When you get the job done by a single design and build company that is prepared to address architectural and design matters, building work and interior design work as part of the same package, you will benefit from the smoother communication this approach involves. Otherwise you might be left chasing a number of different tradesmen offering different services.

The most tangible differences you’ll see from making this choice with regard to your design and build company will come in the shape of reduced disruption to you personally, more efficiency with regard to timescales and improved relations with your project manager.

Filed Under: Architecture, Design and Build, Interior Design, Renovation

Renovation could be the key to your dream London home

April 20, 2018 By tylermandic Leave a Comment

The architecture in London is truly remarkable. The city is renowned for its wonderful architecture which calls to mind the incredibly rich history of the capital. It is little wonder that some areas of London are really in demand when it comes to property, because the townhouses that line the streets and avenues make such a special impression.

Moving into one of these properties is really exciting because it is usually something you build up to. For many people, the properties in parts of London like Kensington and Twickenham represent their dream homes. However, just because these properties are outwardly stunning, does not mean that they don’t need a bit of attention on the inside in order to make sure they are fit for purpose.

If you are looking for a building company, London has a lot to offer. Building companies can take charge of your renovation project to make sure that your dream home remains your absolute ideal and to ensure it is prepared properly for your move. It is also makes more sense to renovate before moving in order to limit the disruption such work could entail for you and your family.

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Renovating a property as an investment for the future (Part 2)

March 4, 2018 By tylermandic Leave a Comment

Perhaps the best way of going about your renovation is to get professional teams involved. If you can secure the help of a design and build team that can conduct all the work from the initial architecture and design to the construction work and the interior design at the end of the project then you stand a better chance of being able to get the property back on the market at a vastly improved price relatively soon.

Of course, this may not be what you actually intend to do with the property. You might actually prefer to rent the property out because you don’t actually want to get rid of the investment straight away. Otherwise you may be very proud of the work you have put in and you would be sad to see it go.

Whatever you choose to do with the property once it has been renovated, one thing is clear. It is all about the quality of the work that is done. You need to address repair work at the same time as making the place attractive to future buyers or tenants so that nothing gets in the way of making money on the property when you choose to.

Filed Under: Architecture, Design and Build, Interior Design, Renovation

Renovating a property as an investment for the future (Part 1)

February 26, 2018 By tylermandic Leave a Comment

It can be a really good idea to get hold of quite a cheap property on the market and turn it into something worth a good deal more. This is something that is certainly possible given the number of repossessions that make it onto the market nowadays and properties that sell at auction for a very good price. Often these houses are in pretty poor condition, but they can be saved with some proper repair work.

London is full of properties that have fallen into disrepair but which but actually command a really good price on the market if they were in good shape because of their locations. London is a desirable place to live and there is always likely to be demand for properties in each district.

It is all a matter of putting in the time and effort to have the place renovated. If you do this then you could actually make some serious money out of it. If you invest in really good quality renovation and interior design then you stand to create a lot of interest in your property once the project is complete.

Filed Under: Architecture, Design and Build, Interior Design, Renovation

Making the most of a rundown house with plenty of potential

February 17, 2018 By tylermandic Leave a Comment

Finding a house in London that has a nice view and plenty of sunlight is something that does not happen quite as much as you might like so you have to take advantage of the opportunity when it comes along. These are things that homeowners really value and if the house is in a nice area then you may need to act fast in order to secure the property for yourself.

However, just because these considerations are all to your satisfaction does not actually mean that the house itself will be in good condition. It could actually be quite rundown and it may need a lot of work doing to it. However, the fact remains that the location makes the house a very good potential investment.

You may even get the house relatively cheaply, in which case you may be able to afford to get expert help to get it back to its former glory. Design and build companies in London are good at getting rundown properties back up to scratch because they have plenty of architectural flair and building experience.

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Use your experience of previous renovations to prepare you for another

January 28, 2018 By tylermandic Leave a Comment

If you have had a property renovated in the past then you will have some experience of what the process entails. This ought to come as really valuable preparation when it comes to having another property renovated at a later stage. Your second renovation is the perfect time for you to use the experience gaining from your first renovation to good effect.

Not only will the experience prepare you well in terms of what disruption to expect and what sort of schedule you should be looking at – it will also prepare you by allowing you to make more accurate plans in terms of design. You can evaluate how successful your renovation was in your earlier property and you can identify areas that could have been better.

This gives you a really valuable starting point when it comes to speaking to a professional design and build company about what you want to happen during your renovation and the results you hope to achieve. However, you must not rule out the possibility that techniques may have changed since your last renovation and you should listen to the new ideas of your professional renovators for a clearer idea of what they can do for you.

Filed Under: Design and Build, Renovation

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