Good morning all. Some years ago I was lucky enough to live in a beautiful little cottage a few miles from here. It had about an acre of land that ran into an apple orchard, was in the middle of nowhere really and was in the green belt.
Now as I said, it was quite small, but not too small, however with such a big garden I decided to build a big conservatory / sun room at the back. Well 6 months later it was all done and a huge decking. Stunning. A beautiful job.
We enjoyed that room for nearly 2 years until a council plane flying over took some photos, turned those photos into letters, turned the letters into red tape and the red tape into a court order...... Yes I didn't get planning permission. On appeal I didn't get retrospective planning permission either.
I hold my hands up, I knew I wouldn't get planning before the build as it was green belt land, I didn't expect anyone to notice the build so I thought I could wait out the amount of years before the build became naturally allowed. I was wrong.
Anyway 6 years later and I still have the conservatory (in bits mostly) and I am just about to get drawings done and submit plans in the correct manner to get the planning approved !!!
So will the cost of the conservatory increase the value of my house - most definitely, will the increase in house value outweigh the cost of the build. - not necessarily. When building extensions, conservatories etc etc , always make sure you are building them for the right reasons and NOT to add extra value to your property. Do your homework to find out if indeed it will add extra value, or is it a lifestyle build; for you only. AND always make sure you follow the correct procedures in planning and application, otherwise they can be very expensive lessons !!!!
For more information on planning, structural reports, drawings or any general property build questions we have a great team of people that can help so give us a call. 01702 470625.
Have a great, Peter
Wednesday 27 April 2011
Wednesday 20 April 2011
What a week !!!
Well What a Week and I am not talking about the weather
The sun is out, the pink and yellow blossom is lining the streets and everyone is walking around with big smiles on their faces; and none more so that us at Think.
For those of you who don't yet know, we went to the National Esta's (Estate and Lettings Agency) Awards ceremony last week held at the Hilton Ballroom, Park Lane. The event was fantastic and only topped when Think Property were called out and presented with The top Lettings agent in Essex, The 2nd best agent in the South East and unbelievably the 6th Best agent in the entire UK, and this in just 8 months since we opened our doors.
The awards are the main consumer industry awards, so we have to thank every one of our clients who took their time from their busy days to vote of us. It is great testament to the service they were given for them to do this so a massive pat on the back to the whole Think Team for their constant hard work and attention to detail in customer service.
When Mark and I started Think, as you know we set out to offer a better service to our clients. the best service. Well we have all proved ourselves right in our belief and it will only get stronger and stronger.
So a big thank you.
The year ahead look great and with our continued effort to go that extra mile, we will continue to get the thanks of our clients and the deserved pat on the back from us. Really good work team. Peter
For those of you who don't yet know, we went to the National Esta's (Estate and Lettings Agency) Awards ceremony last week held at the Hilton Ballroom, Park Lane. The event was fantastic and only topped when Think Property were called out and presented with The top Lettings agent in Essex, The 2nd best agent in the South East and unbelievably the 6th Best agent in the entire UK, and this in just 8 months since we opened our doors.
The awards are the main consumer industry awards, so we have to thank every one of our clients who took their time from their busy days to vote of us. It is great testament to the service they were given for them to do this so a massive pat on the back to the whole Think Team for their constant hard work and attention to detail in customer service.
When Mark and I started Think, as you know we set out to offer a better service to our clients. the best service. Well we have all proved ourselves right in our belief and it will only get stronger and stronger.
So a big thank you.
The year ahead look great and with our continued effort to go that extra mile, we will continue to get the thanks of our clients and the deserved pat on the back from us. Really good work team. Peter
Friday 15 April 2011
Estate Agency Awards 2011 TODAY!!
Today is the day Think Property can become award winning Letting agents. We are shortlisted for Letting Agent of the year for the South East and we could also win Letting Agent of the year for the UK!
Mark and Peter have just left the office to make the trip into London's Park Lane Hilton Hotel so we will be sitting in the office biting our nails waiting to hear if we have scooped Bronze, Silver or even the Gold award and be offically named by you, our clients, The No.1 Lettings Agent in the South East!
We wish all of the other contenders good luck and we are sure it will be a great afternoon!
COME ON THINK PROPERTY!
Mark and Peter have just left the office to make the trip into London's Park Lane Hilton Hotel so we will be sitting in the office biting our nails waiting to hear if we have scooped Bronze, Silver or even the Gold award and be offically named by you, our clients, The No.1 Lettings Agent in the South East!
We wish all of the other contenders good luck and we are sure it will be a great afternoon!
COME ON THINK PROPERTY!
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