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Enhancing Home Mobility: The Benefits of Installing a Stairlift

As we age or face mobility challenges, simple daily tasks like climbing stairs can become daunting and even dangerous. Fortunately, modern technology offers practical solutions to maintain independence and safety at home. Installing a stairlift is one such adaptation that…

Developers advised to capitalise on extra BNG preparation time

The government’s delay on launching new biodiversity regulations for housing developers should be seen as an opportunity that allows a smoother transition to achieving the 10% net gain mandate, says Fera Science.  Although the postponed BNG (biodiversity net gain) deadline poses…

Koppers moves to new home in Marlow as part of wider investment plans

Koppers, the leading global producer of timber treatment products, has moved from its historic headquarters to a new home in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. The move comes as part of wider investment and efficiency-maximising plans by the business.   With deep roots in…

A Guide to Choosing a Great Outdoor Space

Creating an outdoor patio space is a great way to extend your living area and enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you have a large backyard or a small balcony, there are many ways to create a nice patio space that…

5 of the latest design trends in high-end property development

Design trends come and go and it’s our job as designers to identify which trends have staying power and which will be old news in a few short months. Style and longevity are important when you’re designing high-end property developments….

Do I Need An Architect For A Loft Conversion Or Extension?

If you have been looking to increase the space available in your home for a growing family, for visitors or for that much needed additional home office space, It might finally be time to put those plans into action. Many…

Mistakes To Avoid When Converting Your Loft

2023 might be the year that you finally decide to get your loft converted to add some much needed space to your home and increase the value of your property. Whether you want some additional space to work from home…

Students brief to design new showhome at Ebbsfleet Garden City

Bellway Kent has given students at North Kent College a project, to design its new showhome in Ebbsfleet Garden City. The students have been briefed to plan the interior of the four-bedroom Bowyer showhome at Alkerden Heights, off Castle Hill…

Stylish new homes coming to Altarnun

A collection of 12 high-quality new build homes are coming to Altarnun, west of Launceston in Cornwall, by award winning independent West Country housebuilder Devonshire Homes. The housebuilder has exchanged contracts for the acquisition of land in Altarnun to create…

MONTREAUX ACQUIRES SITE FOR NEW HOMES IN BINFIELD

Montreaux Homes, the home counties division of Montreaux Group, has completed the acquisition of a site in the Berkshire village of Binfield that will deliver a boutique development of 21 new homes. Full planning consent is already in place to…