Four and five-bedroom properties that were home to nuclear families are now being converted to incorporate multi-generational living, whether that is for adult children or elderly parents.

A successful renovation can create a home that perfectly suits your lifestyle and your family and also add significant value. However, transforming a property is a daunting task that involves numerous steps and complexities to make your ideas a reality.

A video showing the completed major refurbishment and expansion of a property in Kensington, London.

London real estate comes at a premium, and that means that people are always looking to expand their properties by building up into their attics, out into their gardens, or down into their basements.

Early planning allows you to save money on materials, secure your spot with trusted contractors, and put yourself in the best possible position for a successful build.

It is possible to build a rear extension to a terraced, semi-detached, or detached house under permitted development rights as long as the construction complies with a variety of pieces of legislation, which includes rules on size, materials, and location.

Whether you are building a side-return kitchen extension or a full wrap-around extension, before you can start building, you first need to get your groundworks in order.

Trying to find reliable and trustworthy tradespeople for a construction job can be a challenging task.

By rethinking or expanding your London property you can make it easier on everyone when an elderly relative moves in.