Home refurbishments
Sometimes the best laid plans for a renovation don't always work out with 87% of projects going overschedule*. Get advice and tips from other homeowners and experts to successfully plan your dream renovation or extension.
* Source: Renovation Insurance Brokers based on 5,400 policies underwritten between 2011 and 2015
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Videos
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The pros and cons of double storey extensions
The pros and cons of double storey extensions
How to create an energy efficient home
The pros and cons of doing a big renovation yourself
How to choose quality finishing touches
Compromising when renovating your property
How to design a garden for your renovation
Building a modern extension on a period property
What should you look for when buying a property to extend?
Best Laid Plans behind the scenes, ep 2
Best Laid Plans behind the scenes, ep 1
When do you need a Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) contract?
Why is renovation and extension insurance so expensive?
What are the potential costs, duration and risks with a renovation or extension?
Featured articles
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Garden makeovers are blooming, reveals Hiscox Renovations report
When it comes to transforming your living space, the Hiscox Renovations and Extensions Report reveals that...Read the full article + Hide article - -
Homeowners would rather renovate than move, new Hiscox research shows
The number of homeowners choosing to stay put and invest in their existing property instead of moving has...Read the full article + Hide article - -
To renovate or rebuild - how do you decide which is best?
Ripping down a property and rebuilding is a huge decision so it's best to weigh the pros and cons up first to...Read the full article + Hide article - -
4 ways to expand your city home
When you’re living in a built-up area, creating an extra room for visitors or your growing family can be a...Read the full article + Hide article - -
Build your customised renovation project planning guide
Being aware of what might go wrong before you begin a renovation or extension project could help you budget...Read the full article + Hide article - -
The pros and cons of living on site during a build
The blueprints have been agreed, building permission has been granted and the contractors are ready to go....Read the full article + Hide article - -
How to plan a major home extension
How should you introduce a daring architectural statement into a Victorian terrace without losing its...Read the full article + Hide article - -
What should you look for when buying a property to extend?
What should you look for when buying a property you're hoping to extend? Architect and Best Laid Plans...Read the full article + Hide article - -
Super home extensions guide – part 1
From transforming your loft into a panoramic leisure lounge to blending the kitchen and garden space,...Read the full article + Hide article - -
Super home extensions guide – part 2
After the dust has settled and the builders have packed away their tools, property expert Nicola Venning...Read the full article + Hide article - -
Six steps to manage your renovation and extension deadline
What happens when an ambitious extension or renovation needs to be done in a less than forgiving time frame?...Read the full article + Hide article - -
Renovations and extensions made with the very Best Laid Plans
Are renovation and extension projects becoming bolder? What are the risks? And why do homeowners take on...Read the full article + Hide article - -
Why do people extend their homes?
From creating a modern feel to designing an integrated living space, Dominic Lutyens explores the thinking...Read the full article + Hide article -
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