Modern extensions to enhance old houses What do you love most about your period property? The original features - the high ceilings, the stained-glass windows, the large open fireplaces? It has charm and it has soul, which is why many older homes command higher prices...

We have taken many calls in the last month from people who are planning to take advantage of the stamp duty holiday that was introduced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak on 8 July 2020. The stamp duty announcement (which was from immediate effect) states that anyone who...

When you think about getting away from it all, where does you mind wander? Are you envisaging relaxing by the sea, having a walk in the countryside, or taking a bike ride through a forest? It’s probably not an indoor activity. Yet, a survey by renowned bicycle...

We love giving homes and buildings a fresh makeover, so we thought we would take some of that design inspiration and apply it to our website to showcase our projects and services much better! They say first impressions count, so we want ours to be a good one! Our new...

In June, Boris Johnson promised to ‘Build, Build, Build’ to help Britain bounce back from the pandemic, which included the promise of a £5bn package to build homes and infrastructure. Then, on Sunday (2 August), Robert Hendrick, UK Housing Secretary, announced...

As the Government prepares its plans for sending staff back to offices from next month, a survey by the Chartered Institute of Professional Development (CIPD) has found that home working is set to double compared to pre-pandemic numbers.

Have you ever thought whether you should build your own home, or perhaps you are you part of a community group thinking about building? For years, large home building companies held the monopoly in the UK housing market, repeating the same style of house over and...

Last week, The Bank of England reported that the number of mortgage approvals for house purchases fell to its lowest level in May since comparable records began, and this level is a huge 90% below the pre-lockdown levels in February.

The decision to extend your home is a big one. You may have thought about it for a long time, years even! Perhaps you’ve often considered what your kitchen would look like if you just took that wall down? Or since spending a lot of time at home recently, you’ve...

Bringing your family together This week, the introduction of the ‘support bubble’ for adults living alone, means that a lot of families can now see their elderly relatives who have had to endure lockdown, completely on their own. This unusual situation, where families...

Really? ‘Yes, hear us out!’ The desirability of the humble bungalow is on the rise and it’s not just the older generations that want one! The benefits of having everything you need on one floor continues to be appealing across all age groups. As well as the obvious...

Being in lockdown has given us all time to think about our homes and how we live in them. One question you may have asked yourself is ‘What could I do to add value?’. The pandemic put a ban on viewing properties and moving home which brought the housing market to a...

As we enter a new phase of lockdown where restrictions are easing slightly, and we are all adjusting to finding a new normal, our team has reflected on how we have continued to work with our clients through the last few months. One of the constants to come out of the...

Guidance from the Government to date, is that workers should continue to work from home if they can. However, according to figures reported in PBC Today magazine last week, trade body Build UK, announced that 86% of its members infrastructure and construction sites in...

Not wanting to move but need more space at home? For a cost-effective way to gain extra living accommodation, you could add a two story extension, planning permitted. Here’s 8 great examples that could give you that inspiration you need. Building a two storey...

Does your home cramp your lifestyle? Are you considering selling up to move to a larger property? Would adding a two storey extension be the answer, before putting your house on the market? The costs associated with moving home can make a huge impact on your...

This house was unloved for 40 years! The outbuildings had been badly converted and smelt very damp, and the garden was completely overgrown. With Kingswood Design Residential's help, this wreck was turned into a wonderful home. The kitchen and...

Are you building a single storey rear extension under your permitted planning rights? Did you know you can now double its size allowance under the Larger Home Extension Scheme? This includes: Extensions up to 8 metres (from 4 metres) for a detached houseExtension up...