Depending on whether a conservatory is thermally separate from the main house it may be classified as an extension.
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Unheated conservatories (i.e., those without a fixed heating system connected to the house): Must be thermally separated to be exempt from full Building Regulations.
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Heated conservatories: If connected to the home’s central heating or fitted with permanent heating, the conservatory is treated as a full extension and must meet the same insulation and energy performance requirements as the rest of the house —
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This week, the UK residential property market is experiencing a notable surge in activity, driven by a combination of anticipated Bank of England interest rate cuts and impending stamp duty changes. Rightmove forecasts a 4% rise in average asking prices for 2025, marking the strongest prediction since 2021. The market is particularly buoyant as buyers rush to complete transactions before the stamp duty threshold for first-time buyers decreases from £425,000 to £300,000 on April 1st. This urgency has led to a 12% increase in new sales agreed compared to the same period last year, according to Zoopla. Despite these positive
Stoke Bishop, located on the north-west edge of Bristol city centre near Clifton Down, is regarded as one of the UK’s most desirable neighbourhoods. Highlighted by The Telegraph as one of the country’s poshest suburbs, the area boasts an average property price of £832,090, with grand Georgian homes occasionally fetching over £2 million. Residents enjoy scenic surroundings and easy access to landmarks like the Clifton Suspension Bridge and peaceful retreats such as Old Sneed Park Nature Reserve and Bishops Knoll Wood.
Despite its reputation for luxury, recent analysis found that Stoke Bishop still
Bedminster in Bristol has transformed into a vibrant, creative hub, known for its street art, independent cafes, and cultural venues like the Tobacco Factory. This revival has driven a property boom, with house prices quadrupling over the past 20 years, making it one of the city’s most desirable and dynamic places to live.
In 2002, the average two-bedroom terraced home in Bedminster was priced at £80,000, according to figures quoted. Now, the average terraced home in Bedminster is at £444,326, according to RightMove data from the past 12 months. (Data from Bristol Live)
A rise in tenant demand was reported by a net balance of +20% of respondents. This is the first month since October last year where contributors cited an increase in lettings demand. In parallel, respondents continue experiencing declines in landlord instructions (net balance -24%). With letting demand increasing and supply diminishing, unsurprisingly a net balance of +31% of survey participants envisage rental prices moving higher over the coming three months.
Source: RICS News
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