What are the advantages and disadvantages of downsizing houses?
After a lifetime spent working towards property investments, it might at first seem counterintuitive to think about downsizing houses. But, for many property owners, downsizing offers a wide range of key benefits, which can help them to enjoy a higher quality of life. Below, we’ve shared a guide to the pros and cons of downsizing […]
Care Home Alternatives – What are my options
Accepting the need for additional support can be a daunting prospect for many older people to come to terms with – but it’s best to start making plans if you’re considering care home alternatives. For most, the idea of moving into an elderly home, and losing a lot of independence in the process, is a […]
Self Contained Garden Pod or Granny Annex. What is the difference?
You may have heard Granny Annexes called a number of things including a Self Contained Garden Pod or even a Garden Room, but what is the difference? It’s important to understand these when you’re looking for extra space and considering the right solution for your own needs. While anomalies will always exist depending on your […]
The Cost of a Granny Annexe
What is the cost of a granny annexe? It’s a question we get asked a lot at iHUS with enquiries coming in each day – a simple question, you might think. In fact, it’s not quite so simple to answer, as each iHUS build has its own intricacies and features that make it a home […]
The Granny Annexe Process Part 3
This is the last in our third part series on the granny annexe process, you can find part one here and part two here. This week we are looking at what happens when elderly relatives have moved into their new home in The Granny Annexe Process Part 3.
The Granny Annexe Process Part 2
Last week here at iHUS we wrote about What To Do When Your Parents Need Extra Care and at the end of the post we talked briefly about Granny Annexes being an ideal solution. So, this week will look at what to do next if you think that a Granny Annexe is just what you […]
Alternatives To Nursing Homes
When it comes to looking after elderly relatives when they are finding it difficult to cope with daily life, a nursing home isn’t the only option available. So, this week here at iHUS we thought we would look at alternatives to nursing homes.
Two Bedroom Annexes – Our Top 5 Choices
Two Bedroom Annexes – Our Top 5 Choices Here at iHUS, our range of luxury, self-contained granny annexes feature a number of stunning two bedroom annexes. In this blog, we’re going to outline our top 5 two bedroom annexes.
Storage and Display Ideas For Small Living Rooms
If you’re looking for stylish and practical storage and display ideas for your small living room or lounge area, you’ve come to the right place. Here at iHUS, we design and manufacture garden annexes and many of our customers are downsizing from a larger home to live in one of our beautiful, self-contained garden annexes. So, […]
Granny Annexes vs Retirement Villages
When it comes to downsizing, there are plenty of options available. Do you sell the family home and buy a smaller property? Do you move into a retirement village with an array of amenities? Or do you invest in a luxurious granny annexe and stay close to your family? The possibilities are endless. And each option has […]
