Tag: Couple
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Couple faces unexpected £70,000 bill from council after building their extension
A couple from Godalming, Surrey, has been handed a staggering £70,000 community infrastructure levy (CIL) charge after they sought planning permission to demolish and replace an existing extension on their home. The hefty bill was issued by Waverley Borough Council, despite the extension initially being considered exempt from such fees. The couple, Steve and Caroline…
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Grand Designs couple struggle with ambitious ‘floating home’ built on water
In the latest episode of Grand Designs Kevin Mccloud meets a couple who have the idea to create a “floating home”. Howard and Sarah’s idea was to build a house on water, designed to adapt to rising tides and changing water levels. However, the reality of constructing such a unique structure came with several unexpected…
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How this couple renovated and extended their 1930s home without overspending
After living in London and then Manchester for many years, couple Rebecca and Andrew made the decision, when their first son Frank was born, to move back to the picturesque village they both grew up in, to be closer to their families. “The village is very sought after and we knew it would be a…
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How hard work helped this couple stay within budget on their house extension
Emily and partner Jack had ideas for building an extension as soon as they viewed their east London Victorian terrace. In fact, they sketched out some initial ideas on the back of a pub menu straight after they had visited the property. The house needed extensive renovation work, but that didn’t put them off as…
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How This Couple Turned a “Depressing” Co-op into a Dream Home
The competitive Greenwich Village market presented a significant hurdle for Holly and Christian in their search for a new home. A dated two-bedroom co-op in a 1920s building initially seemed like a non-starter. However, their realtor’s advice – to focus on what they could control: the design and finishes – shifted their perspective. They decided…