Buying a house with annexe potential
Buying a House with Annexe Potential: A Guide for Homeowners Thinking of buying a house with room for an annexe? This guide explores key factors like location, funding, accessibility, design, and size to consider before you buy. Buying a House with Annexe Potential: Plan for the Future The demand for annexes is on the rise, […]
Can an annexe benefit young people?
Consumer price inflation has risen sharply, within 12-months the growth rate reaching 7.9% for the Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers’ housing costs (CPIH) in May 2022, and 9.1% for the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) in the same month. Unfortunately, it is no secret that the cost of living is rocketing up, making it increasingly […]
When is an Annexe a Separate Dwelling?
Updated April 2024 When is an Annexe a Separate Dwelling? In this blog, we will help you to understand when an annexe becomes a separate dwelling in the UK. Are you thinking about adding an annexe to your property? Perhaps a granny annexe for extended family, or a dedicated workspace? While annexes offer exciting possibilities, […]
Granny Annexe Planning Q&A
Granny Annexe Planning Q&A! We recently posted a Granny Annexe Planning Q&A on Social Media and received lots of questions. We know that whether you’re considering an annexe for ageing parents, adult children, or extra living space, navigating the annexe and mobile home planning application process can feel overwhelming. But fear not, we’ve got the […]
Modular Buildings, meaning, uses and benefits
What are they? Modular buildings are buildings made up of standardised sections called modules, manufactured within a factory before transportation to the future location. This way of construction is a fast way of assembling and building, and can take as much as half of the turnaround time than conventionally built facilities. Modular Buildings span a […]
Working From Home & The Hybrid Model
Life after the pandemic has been impacted massively and a study from Kings College London indicates nearly three quarters of London workers believe that the traditional work pattern will not return. Statistics have shown: Eight in 10 workers from London who choose to work at least one day a week at home say the effect […]
The Care Home Alternatives
Growing older is one thing, but accepting you require additional support is another. For most the thought of moving into a care home can prove unsettling, with the prospect of independence being taken away. Nowadays its not the only option. Unfortunately as we are now fully aware, unprecedented times can creep up unexpectedly so it’s […]
What is Multi-Generational Living?
What is Multi-Generational living? In this blog, we will explore the question “What is multi-generational living” and discover the benefits it brings the families living this way. Recent estimates show that there are now roughly 1.8 million multi-generational households in the UK and its unsurprising with its benefits such as combating loneliness, reducing the […]
Is An Annexe Just For Granny?
The primary reason to build an annexe is usually for the occupation of an elderly relative, however, the possibilities of using the space is endless. Find out in this blog the several uses an annexe could have, and how it could help in your day-to-day life. A Granny Annexe: So yes, still one of the […]