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Bathroom Remodeling, Building Contracts, Financing a Renovation, George Birdsall, Home Extension, Home Improvement, Kitchen Remodeling, Renovation, Renovation Plan, Successful Projects, solutions for any problem »
The cost to renovate an existing home varies, depending on the type of improvements made and the extent of renovations required. For most homeowners, the biggest concern is funding a remodel or renovation project. When it is a simple project, such as new flooring or replacing bathroom fixtures, the cost is typically small enough to pay cash or use small consumer finance vehicles, like credit cards. Most homeowners, however, have bigger projects to tackle. Bigger projects usually mean financing, with the two most common options being a straight renovation loan …
Bathroom Remodeling, Building Contracts, Financing a Renovation, George Birdsall, Green Home Renovation, Home Improvement, Project Management, Renovation, Renovation Plan, Student Flatshare, Successful Projects, project planning, solutions for any problem »
With a housing market so hostile that you might want to wear a bullet-proof vest before you enter it, selling your home has become more a tactical challenge than a typical private transaction. But because there are fewer buyers around, many homeowners are biting the bullet and staying put until the market picks up. Others however are preparing for battle, either by pressing on with the sale or by trying to rent out their home in the interim. There are two reasons why you might consider renovating your home; the …
Building Contracts, George Birdsall, Green Home Renovation, Home Extension, Home Improvement, Inspiration, Project Management, Renovation, Renovation Plan, Successful Projects, project planning, solutions for any problem »
I recently received a phone call from a solicitor friend, to help a client, who had just completed his multi – million dollar home on a “cost plus agreement” to sort out the final account with his builder. He was happy with the builders work, just not sure what was fair to pay him!!!
The whole agreement was based on a handshake and he wasn’t sure what costs the 15% ( the plus) was meant to apply.
I nearly fell off my chair!!!! and then phoned the client, and slowly we have …
Feng Shui, Financing a Renovation, George Birdsall, Green Home Renovation, Home Extension, Home Improvement, Inspiration, Project Management, Renovation, Renovation Plan, Successful Projects, project planning, solutions for any problem »
One of the key things to do when you are embarking on a building, home improvement or renovation project is get clear on what you want first. No matter how good any builder architect or tradesman appears it pays to get a second independent opinion and review of any plans.
Most people are about to spend a substantial amount of money and often do not know exactly what they are getting and tend to go completely on trust without getting that second opinion. The following story outlines a process I …
