Conservatory Vs Extension – Are They Different? It is not uncommon for us to be asked whether we believe our clients are better off looking to have a conservatory or an extension built on the property. It’s always an interesting point for us as we find that there is a...
Semi-Detached House Extension Ideas
Semi Detached House Extension Ideas We have previously spoken about house extensions and house extension ideas on our Extension Architecture page; if you haven’t taken a look at that first, we suggest having a read-over to familiarise yourself. This blog post will look at something more specific: house extension ideas...
How Long Does Planning Permission Last?
How Long Does Planning Permission Last? If you have planning approval for an extension or other project, or if you have bought a plot of land that has planning permission to build upon it such a new house you probably have a couple of questions on your mind. You may...
Permitted Development
Permitted Development – The Background If you are looking to undertake a renovation of your home either with an extension, a loft conversion or something a little bit different such as an outbuilding there is potential that you may be able to make use of Permitted Development Rights, and as...
Timing your building project
We recently took the call of a potential client looking to have a rear extension built to provide a larger kitchen and dining space for their family home. Any form of home extension is exactly the sort of project we at GBS Architectural love to be involved with, the one...
Creating the Ideal Home Office
The coronavirus pandemic has brought shock and confusion to businesses, schools and individuals. People who have never worked from home before have been forced to do so—and many of us have adjusted to this new normal. If home working has been a success for you, you may be looking for...
How Renewable Energy Resources Are the Future for Your Home!
Introduction Home is the most comfortable zone for any individual. It is synonymous to pure love and affection. There are houses which are built for ages but are still maintained in a good and usable manner. Though they have the best architecture and grandeur, some of the houses are not...
Unexpected ways London property developers can maximise your returns
Increasing the value of your property can be done in quite obvious ways, by extending it, converting a redundant or unused space or through the sympathetic refurbishment of interiors. GBS is specialised in high-quality architectural services and can add value by acting creatively, focusing on issues such as light and...
Create additional living space in London
With all the uncertainty surrounding Brexit and an economy that is understandably lacking in confidence, it is not surprising that the housing market is not looking very inspiring at the moment. With the future uncertain, many people are opting not to move house at this time but what if you...