Are you considering developing your property? Are you converting a loft, adding an extension, or looking for energy-saving improvements? Haggar Construction will provide you with some sound advice in ensuring that your new project not only starts on a strong footing, but also provides the best possible chance of meeting deadlines and staying within budget. […]
Rising energy costs and the growing media coverage of climate change has made all industries consider how they are using natural materials and how they can reduce waste. Traditionally, the construction industry, along with the government whose policies often supply a stimulus for change, have been slow to respond to more eco-friendly methods in the […]
The housing market continues to provide steady and often lucrative investment opportunities. At Haggar Construction, we have created 10 essential tips to get you started on achieving both your short and long-term goals. Have a Positive mindset Housing development is not without risk especially for those starting on their first project. Accept that there will […]
Real estate – mostly associated with American English – is simply property in the form of land or buildings (Cambridge Dictionary, 2022). In the UK, we generally use the terms property or housing, but regardless of your country, the real estate development processes are similar. The potential return on investment (ROI) can be high and […]
Housing demand continues to grow in the UK and to meet the shortage in supply, an estimated 340,000 new homes is required every year. In 2020/21, only 216,000 new homes were built due to the disruption caused by Covid-19 (UK Parliament, 2022). The reasons for increased demand include an ageing population and the levels of […]
Whether buying, selling or improving your property, most people consider home improvements that focus on the key functional areas of a home: the kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms. However, apart from the obvious physical appearance of the house, an uneven or unattractive driveway will not set the right first impression, regardless of your interior furnishings. More recently, with the Covid-19 pandemic, outside areas are […]
Introduction The need to demolish or refurbish a structure may be required when a building reaches the end of its lifespan (an architect designs a building with a ‘design life) or structural damage/stability is beyond economical repair. The demolition methods and types generally includes the following: Types of Demolition Interior Demolition As the title suggests, this […]
Utilities for Construction and Operation Utilities are sometimes referred to as ‘public services’ as they are central to infrastructure and for society to function as normal. Typically, they encompass the following: electricity, gas, water, sewage and communication services. Although most private companies now provide these services in the UK (due to privatisation in the 1980s), they are regulated by government. To […]
The appeal of becoming a property developer has been popularised by television programmes as bricks and mortar are considered a sensible investment especially with such low interest rates on savings. Despite the pandemic and disruption to businesses and work patterns, demand for property is still strong in the UK. A property developer will look to build a new home, renovate an […]