Archives of September, 2019
Basement construction has become the preferred way to add living space and value to London property. With a pushback from planners in some of the city’s most exclusive areas, planning your basement construction can seem more daunting than ever; however, follow the key regulations and your basement construction should run smoothly. Get a structural engineer’s report If you live in …
Media coverage in Britain has given the impression that a basement conversion in London is a perk of the rich and extravagant. Across the Atlantic, attitudes are surprisingly different. New York, Boston and districts of Canada are all liberalising rules about basement dwellings in order to alleviate the housing misery of their poor to average-income residents. Boston landlord Patrick Barrett …
