Have you received a refused planning permission within the past 12 months? After 8 weeks of waiting, getting a refused planning permission can be disappointing. To help you understand the decision process, I have listed a few key points below on how to assess your chances of a resubmission. First, let’s understand how your case officer has come to their decision. Each planning application is assessed on design and on principle. In the design category, there are two key segments: Scale: The height, width and depth of your proposal in relation to your existing property. Appearance: Matching the ..read more

If you are the freeholder of your home, you are halfway there to becoming a property developer… I have listed the key points below on how our smarter homeowners are converting their properties into a passive income by securing planning permission and becoming a property developer. Despite Brexit being announced in 2016, the property prices have been increasing at a record high. The average value of homes in areas such as Waltham Forest, Newham, Havering, Redbridge and Croydon have seen a rise of 18% to 23.7%. What does this mean for my home? If you have newly purchased a property for your fami ..read more

Can a home extension save you the cost of relocating… Sadly enough the young ones will never stay the same size nor will they peacefully sleep in the same bedroom as their siblings. The first solution may be to relocate into a larger home, however, your budget does not allow it… I have listed 4 alternatives below you need to inform your decision. 1. Increase the size of your existing bedrooms by optimising your layout The average Victorian London home has on average served 6 families before you moved in therefore remodelling your home can be a no-brainer. A pragmatic approach would b ..read more

The London planning application guide for your loft conversion After years of neglect an empty loft tends to collect cardboard boxes peppered with dust. It may seem obvious to grab your step ladder and a vacuum cleaner, however, the thought of accidently stepping through your bedroom ceiling is not reassuring. The good news is, there is a safer option for your loft conversion and I have proposed 3 questions below for you to get started. Here we go: Will I bump my head if I stand upright? Can I fit another staircase above my existing one? Have my neighbours done the same? If yo ..read more

The minimalist approach to your flat conversion… The cost of purchasing a property within London has sky-rocketed within this decade and shows no signs of slowing down. A smart solution, from relocating, would be to make use of what you have by maximising your available space… I have listed 7 simple steps below to help optimize your flat conversion. 1. Establish a line of view. Imagine you have just entered your home, look straight ahead and take a mental note of what is preventing you from seeing the rear wall of your property. Now, look left or right and do the same. At this point ..read more