A Brief Guide to Inheritance Tax Planning
Nobody enjoys thinking about what’s to come after we’ve gone; but for many, it’s important to to keep some element of control when it comes to passing on assets. To make sure that your loved ones are properly provided for, it may be a good idea to start looking into inheritance tax planning. With lots […]
5 Different Uses for your Garden Home
With a whole host of different terms used to describe the same building; it’s easy to wonder exactly what the difference is between a modern garden home, and a traditional granny-annexe. The truth is, there isn’t really one. Both are permanent units, detached from the main home building and fully-equipped with a living space, kitchen […]
Does An Annexe Add Value? The Rising Popularity of the Garden Building
Annexes are currently seeing a boom across the UK which leads to the question – does an annexe add value to the price of your property? In short, the answer is yes, but it is certainly not simply in monetary terms. An Annexe can add value to a family home in many ways. Let us […]
Granny Annex Prices: What Will My Budget Cover?
Granny Annex prices vary across the board. It all comes down to what you are looking for and your own personal needs. Do you have the perfect space where you can build the annex of your dreams without any restrictions? Or is footprint an issue and you need to consider the limitations of your garden? […]
Granny Annexe for Sale: Understanding the True Value to Your Home
While building a Granny Annexe at your property is the perfect solution now and for future planning, what happens next if you choose to move – will a granny annexe for sale alongside your home add value to your property? We’d certainly suggest so, but as well as considering the monetary value to your 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.
How Much Is A Granny Annexe?
How Much Is A Granny Annexe? If you’re thinking about downsizing into your dream annexe or investing in a garden annexe for your elderly parents, one of the first questions you will have is likely to be: how much is a granny annexe?
Prefab Annexes and Costs
Prefab annexes are becoming the preferred solution for creating more living space at home, because they provide affordable luxury. The insurer Hiscox reports that the number of homeowners renovating instead of moving has increased five-fold in five years. More and more people are staying where they are but choosing instead to invest in the property […]
Granny Annexe Legal Requirements
Planning a granny annexe is a big project and beforehand you will have plenty of questions. Here on the iHUS blog, we try to answer as many of those as possible. Granny annexe legal requirements will likely be one of your first thoughts; particularly planning permission. Below we answer some of the most common questions […]
Granny Annexe Council Tax: Financial And Legal Information
One of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to considering the overall cost of building a granny annexe in your back garden is concerning the cost of potential Granny Annexe Council Tax. Here is the answer. Our best advice is to double check with your particular Local Planning Authority once the granny annexe […]
