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What is Home Design?

What is Home Design?

Home design encompasses the art and science of enhancing the interior and exterior of a living space to create a functional, aesthetically pleasing environment tailored to the needs and preferences of the inhabitants. It involves various elements, including architectural layout, interior decor, colour schemes, furniture placement, lighting, and landscaping. Home design can range from simple renovations to...

The Evolution of Build to Rent (BTR)

The Evolution of Build to Rent (BTR)

Build to Rent (BTR) is the UK’s fastest-growing sector and this trend looks set to continue throughout 2023 and beyond. The British Property Federation (BPF)'s Build to Rent Q3 2022 report shows the sector growing 15% year-on-year, with over 240,000 homes either in planning, under construction, or completed. Earlier iterations of the BTR model were designed to appeal primarily to Gen Z and...

A valuable reduction on VAT on property renovations

A valuable reduction on VAT on property renovations

Since 2008, renovations and alterations to residential properties that have been empty for at least two years are eligible for a reduced VAT rate of 5%. Nick Cunningham of Stacks Property Search says, “Despite the fact that this benefit has been in place for well over a decade, it’s not widely talked about. With the reduced rate extending to materials and subcontractors, in these times of rapidly...

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