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Issues with exterior render on a property can indicate problems under the surface, but be cautious before you rush in to remove it, as this could cause more harm than good

Architect Karolina Banasik shares the challenges of transforming a historic beach house on Dorset’s Ballard Estate into a sustainable, stormproof home

Choosing a listed property can bring complications you hadn’t anticipated. Our homes expert reveals what she’s learned after buying a Grade II-listed cottage

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AS BEST-IN-CLASS RENOVATIONS STEAL A MARCH ON UNMODERNISED HOMES IN THE CURRENT MARKET, ARABELLA YOUENS LOOKS AT SOME INSPIRING EXAMPLES OF HOW INTERIOR DESIGNERS HAVE TRANSFORMED PROPERTIES IN THE CAPITAL

Improve a dated layout with our practical low-down on the most common remodelling jobs involved in a renovation project