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Financial advantages of residential renovation

May 5, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

There are so many financial benefits to renovating your  West London home. Renovating is something people do not just do because they want their house to look  modern or attractive, although these do play a major role. West London property owners often have renovation work done as a means of making a lasting investment that will benefit them financially in the long run.

Obviously some of that financial benefit comes from making the house more attractive. This adds market value and allows your property to command a higher price if you decide to sell up in the future. Modernising has this effect in a quite a general manner and there are even more benefits if your renovation project includes extension work as this can further unlock the potential of the property.

Other financial benefits of investing in renovation work on your residential property include the opportunity to improve your insulation and the general quality of the shell of your home and its mechanical systems, which will save money in the long run and also help reduce your property’s carbon footprint.

If you can spend the money on improving your house in this way then you will save money on energy and resources thereafter. This is particularly important if you own a period property, which notoriously have low energy efficiency ratings due to the age, meaning its mechanical systems need as much modernisation as its appearance.

Filed Under: Interior Design, Renovation Tagged With: energy efficency, financial benefits, Interior Design, London, period property, property renovation, refurbishment, Renovation, residential, west london

Renovating and selling property in West London

April 18, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Savvy landlords recognise that the West London property market stays in really good shape even when the housing market in the rest of the country appears to be on a slide. This is why they consider buying new property in West London with a view to then sell it on at a later date. If you are interested in this sort of process then you may want to think about buying something very modest and turning it into something fantastic.

This is a great way of making money on a London property. If you are buying to sell then you are in no hurry to get work done simply because you already have a place to live and you are not counting on the new property being completed ASAP. Instead, you can afford to take your time over things.

It is a very sensible move to get a team of residential architects in to do a bit of magic with the property. It may look modest at first, but with some professional treatment you could turn your residential property into a house that will attract a lot of attention on the market. This is when you can expect to make some serious money on the property market.

Filed Under: Renovation Tagged With: house renovation, housing market, Interior Design, London, modern interior, property renovation, refurbishment, Renovation, residential, selling property, west london

How to renovate your London home and maximise return on your property

March 30, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

When thinking about your property and living arrangements in London, renovation and refurbishment are usually high on the agenda. Prospective and current property owners in London often think “How can I optimise return on this property in 5 or 10 years time when selling the property and make the best use of space in the meantime?” This is driven by the property owners’ desire to make the best of their time whilst living in the property as well as driven by the financial gain realised from their property investment.

Gordana Mandic comments “When considering a home renovation project, we usually advise property owners the best way to realise a return on that refurbishment and investment is to carry out the project a few years ahead of selling your property. This way, you tend to get the best of everything.” Gordana, a qualified Engineer of Architecture continues… “You enjoy the renovation long after all the home improvements are completed as well as immediately improving your lifestyle and well being. Your home becomes fresh and innovative and remains so. Much more appealing for prospective buyers when considering properties to buy in prime central London.”

Structural improvements to the fabric of the building and small but dramatic steps taken to improve the way space is used increase the value of your property as well as helping you realise more return on your property investment. When clients eventually decide to sell their property (as their primary residence or to realise an investment) they do so for a much higher price and yield, realising much more return on their investment than if they had chosen not to carry out the renovation at all.

As both architect and fine local builders, specialising in property renovation in Chelsea, Kensington and Westminster, TylerMandic routinely carry out all sorts of practical and aesthetic improvement works on London’s fine residential property and residences

Filed Under: Renovation Tagged With: architect, Chelsea, Home, investment, kensington, local builder, London, market value, Mayfair, property, refurbishment, Renovate, Renovation, residential, return, value

London’s impressive properties benefit from interior renovation

March 22, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

London is famous for the stunning properties found in beautiful parts of the capital such as Kensington and Chelsea. These houses are absolutely gorgeous on the outside, but they often need a certain amount of modernisation to make them as impressive on the inside. This is purely down to the fact that the properties have been standing for a long time and need periodic attention to meet modern tastes and requirements.

An interior renovation does not have to be drastic in order to effective. The key lies in updating the interiors so that they are clean, safe, attractive and energy-efficient – something that can be achieved whilst introducing a simple but sophisticated new style.

It is important to choose a team of designers and builders in the capital whose aim is to renovate your property using modern techniques, whilst retaining the historical appeal that makes these houses so impressive in the first place.

Fortunately, when it comes to property renovation, London is the place to find professionals with the expertise to deliver the right balance of continuity and modernisation for your home.

Filed Under: Interior Design, Period Property, Renovation Tagged With: London, period property, property, refurbishment, Renovation

Have your renovation completed before the winter

February 28, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Now is certainly the time of year to get moving with your plans for a renovation. Whether you have decided that your interiors need modernising or you want to spruce up some of the original features of your property or you want to embark on a more practical renovation perhaps to create more space at home or encourage a healthier interior environment, it is good to have work done over the summer by residential architects.

The main attraction of having renovation work done over the summer is that it leads to fewer interruptions. Those in charge can get on with their jobs quickly and efficiently and they do not need to keep stopping and starting because of external influences like the weather.

It is not enjoyable to still have renovation work going on through the winter, although your residential architects will obviously put in the same level of dedication all year round. It is just nicer to have all the work out of the way by the end of the summer so that when it gets colder you can settle into your cosy, renovated home.

Filed Under: Renovation Tagged With: creating space, design, Home Renovation, house renovation, Renovation, residential architects

Residential architects ignite your renovation

February 26, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

You sometimes need a bit of help you get your vision for a renovation off the ground. Just because you have an idea of how you want your home to look after it has been renovated does not mean that you have the any real knowledge of h ow to get to that stage and how to commit your designs to paper in an effective drawing to work from.

This is where professional residential architects become extremely useful. Residential architects in West London can help to turn your vision into a set of proper drawings that will provide the basis for all the work you need to do on your house. You normally would then take these to the relevant professionals and have them begin renovating, each one working individually to their own schedule.

However, the ideal arrangement is if your residential architects project manage all of the professions involved, including the builders, designers, plumbers, property planners etc. If this is the case, you can guarantee that everyone involved in the renovation will communicate properly in order to make sure the job is done to your satisfaction as they will all be working in one unit. It will also circumnavigate any issues that come from a general distance between your architects and your builders moreover, any problems that do arise, as they eventually will within any renovation project, will be dealt with before you are even aware such a problem developed. This is again due to the project management of the residential architects meaning the communication between all professions is excellent.

Filed Under: Project Management, Renovation Tagged With: design, Home Renovation, house renovation, Interior Design, London, modern interior, property renovation, Renovate, Renovation, residential architects, west london

Let natural light inspire your renovation plans

February 25, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Natural light is a major property people look for in a good house. Natural light is very important in making the interior environment feel more welcoming and more homely. It also helps to make the house feel like a healthy place to spend time and it brightens the mood of the interior space. Encouraging natural light, wherever possible, is crucial in a well designed house.

It is entirely possible to encourage natural light by renovating your home in a particular way. If you let light influence the way you design your renovation then you are sure to benefit from a much brighter home in the future. Residential architecture experts you get on board for the renovation will also appreciate the aims of your project and they will make suggestions with this in mind.

Light driven renovations may include a wide variety of different pieces of work. They may involve opening rooms up by knocking downs and making other structural changes. They may also involve a new approach to interior design to encourage even more light and to leave you with a really inviting home. Nevertheless the outcome will be a far healthier, brighter home that has plenty of natural light.

Filed Under: Interior Design, Renovation Tagged With: design, Home, Home Renovation, house renovation, property renovation, refurbishment, Renovate, Renovation

Direct some of your savings into home renovation

February 24, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

It is nice to be in a position to have some renovation work done on your house in order to make your living arrangements a little bit nicer. This is something that a lot of people budget for when they buy a house, but it is also something that people only really think about when they have been living in a particular property for a number of years.

Renovation is a wonderful thing because it leads to positive changes at home. Spending your money on the place you live represents a good use of your savings because it contributes to your well-being and to the way you feel about your surroundings. Renovation can also be seen as an investment because renovated homes sell for more money.

If you ever get the feeling that you would be happier at home if one or two changes were put into effect then it makes sense to direct some of your savings that way. Renovations at home make a huge difference and they represent genuine value for money given the positives you get out of them, plus any money you spend will come back with interest if you do decide to sell the house on.

Filed Under: Renovation Tagged With: design, financial benefits, Home Renovation, house renovation, Interior Design, property renovation, refurbishment, Renovate, Renovation, selling property, value

Renovate your second London property for profit

February 22, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Owning a property in London can be extremely lucrative. If you find that your circumstances allow you to own a house in London that you do not intend to live in, then you turn that property into a significant investment by letting it out to the countless prospective tenants interested in a place to stay in London, particularly in Chelsea, Kensington and Mayfair, as serious money can be made here with the correct renovation.

You do, however, need to make sure that your West London property is as attractive to potential tenants as possible. If you want to make any money off the property then you have to satisfy the needs of even the most discerning tenants. They’ll be looking for practicality as well as attractiveness when they visit your property.

House renovation London

London properties can be made to realise their full potential with a bit of investment. Renovation brings residential properties out of their shell and gets the most from them. Moreover, there are residential architects with design and build contacts in West London with just the right sort of expertise you need to turn your property into a sensational prospect for would-be tenants.

Spending money on renovating your property will pay dividends quickly as you’ve a better chance of securing the rates you want to charge and keeping your tenants happy.

Filed Under: Renovation Tagged With: financial benefits, property renovation, Renovate, Renovation, residential, residential architects, west london

Enhance communication in your renovation

February 21, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Communication is a hugely important part of getting a renovation done. Renovations are complicated in nature and they naturally involve the input of a number of different people whose areas of expertise lie in very different fields. Without really effective communication it is quite easy for renovations to become riddled with delays and this represents a serious inconvenience that can end up costing you more money than you are happy to part with.

It is important that you do everything that you can in order to enhance the efficacy of the communication that takes place around your renovation. This necessarily means having a great residential architect project managing the entire process because professional residential architects are able to bring builders, plumbers, property planners, carpenters etc. together in order to reach a common goal.

The best project management takes place when residential architects are in charge of renovations. This is because the residential architect and all the experts involved in the project are working for the same company and so it is much easier for them to stay on top of matters and to communicate well. this saves considerable time as when a problem arises there is quick and effective communication leading to a swift resolution. this will inevitably save the property owner money and stress.

Filed Under: Project Management, Renovation Tagged With: Project Management, property renovation, refurbishment, Renovate, Renovation, residential architects

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