Develop Your Property: A Complete Guide to Managing, Building and Funding Home Extensions - "Which?" Essential Guides (Paperback)

This essential guide is aimed at the thousands of people in the UK who are looking to make a serious and long-term investment in their property. Extensions, conversions, renovations - the list of improvements is daunting and knowing where to start and who to trust on a major project can discourage those with even the very best intentions. Written by property guru and established Which - author Kate Faulkner, "Develop your Property" gives clear and practical advice from the ground up. It looks at the best methods to secure finance for your projects, what the typical costs for a conversion or extension might be and how to project-manage the critical details. This title presents the essential aspects of property development in a jargon-free and unbiased way and helping you to make the most of your biggest asset.This title includes key features such as: property changes that can add value; advice on funding an extension or conversion; how to apply for planning permission; and, tips on using architects and building contractors. It covers eco-friendly homes and homes for the less-ble. It explains the key structures and features of your home and how they could be affected by a conversion project, including foundations, roofing materials, block and brickwork, plumbing and electrics.