Should you build your own house? You could make a 25% profit against the cost of building and land if you build your own house rather than buying. Yet less than 10% of Brits choose to build their own home. Self building is much more popular elsewhere around the world, with more than half of […]
Manningtree builder John O’Connell Building Solutions has been named as a winner in the Best of Houzz 2016 awards. Based in Shop Road, Manningtree, John O’Connell has been awarded a ‘Best of Houzz 2016 Customer Service Badge’ for Client Satisfaction thanks to a series of excellent reviews received by the local builders. The Best Of […]
With the number of local builders out there it can be difficult to find a builder to stand out from the crowd. It’s not easy deciding who to trust with delivering your dream project, on time and on budget. This is why we’ve compiled this guide of questions to ask your builders, to help you […]
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A study last year by peer-to-peer platform Zopa found that homeowners added an average of £30,000 to their home’s value through home improvements. Add in that buying an average priced property in Manningtree would cost more than £4,400 in stamp duty, legal fees and additional moving costs (you could nearly buy a conservatory for that) […]
Following a “relatively benign” winter last year and an unseasonably warm November, as a homeowner, you could be forgiven for being lulled into a false sense of security regarding protecting your property. However, with the coldest winter in 50 years reported to be on its way to the UK, is your home prepared for arctic conditions? […]
Talented Interior Consultant Glynne Gerrard, who recently joined the John O’Connell Building Solutions team has worked in joinery and interiors for over 35 years and has quite an eye for detail. Glynne’s started his career as a carpenter and joiner working on bars and hotel fit outs before founding his own business creating commissioned handmade […]