Property Conversion - articles, advice and case studies


Barns, churches, pubs, oast houses, and other unusual rural properties, all offer amazing opportunities for conversion to residential property.

Barn conversion: finance and managing your budget

Budgeting and financing tips for converting a barn - tips for managing your budget during a renovation project and ways in which you can save money

Bat surveys for renovation projects and barn conversions

Planning permission requirement of ecological survey or bat survey when converting a barn

Do you need planning permission to convert a barn?

What is the difference between planning permission and permitted development rights when converting a barn?

How to design a barn conversion

Creative solutions to achieve the best floor plan layout and design when converting a barn or renovating a property

How to successfully convert a church

Tips for creating a successful church conversion - particular issues with converting churches and chapels

The pros and cons of converting a barn

The pros and cons of converting a barn - things you should know before you start a barn conversion project