Yes, you can build a garden room in a conservation area. In most cases, a garden room placed in your rear garden will still fall under permitted development, even on conservation area land. But there are extra restrictions you need to know about, and in some cases you will need planning permission. Here is what…
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If you run a limited company and work from home, you have probably wondered whether the company can just buy you a garden office. It is a sensible question. The company has money, you need a workspace, and a garden office solves the problem. But the tax position is more complicated than most people expect,…
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You might be considering doubling your garden office up as a spare bedroom for overnight guests or just using it as a getaway retreat space when the main house gets too crowded. Savills found that upsizing from a 3 to 4 bedroom house requires an extra £164,000 on average in the UK. Along with increased…
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If you are considering an office in your garden, understanding its function and usability is important. If you’re using the room as a home workspace, chances are you’ll need access to a comfortable and productive environment 365 days a year. A lot of people wonder whether garden offices are suitable for all-year round use, especially…
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Adding a garden room or garden office to your property can seem like an exciting prospect. But are garden rooms really worth the cost and effort? In this article, we’ll examine the pros and cons to help you decide if investing in a garden room is right for you. A garden room offers a flexible…
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Are garden rooms worth it? For most people, yes. But not always, and not every garden room is built equally. If you are searching for “garden room regret” you probably want the truth rather than a sales pitch, so here it is: a well built, properly insulated garden room used regularly is one of the…
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Garden offices have become increasingly popular as more people work remotely or operate businesses from home. These spaces offer a quieter and more focused environment, away from the hustle of the main house. Yet, one key question arises for those considering this option: are garden offices tax deductible? In the UK, a garden office may…
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Can you claim a garden office on tax? The short answer is: partly. The building itself is not tax deductible, but the fixtures, fittings, and running costs often are. How much you can claim depends on whether you are self-employed, run a limited company, or work as an employee. We have built over 1,000 garden…
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Today, approximately 78% of remote workers report that they work for more than 40 hours a week, with 10% of that figure working for around 50-55 hours. As we now spend so much time working from home, it’s never been more important to ensure the space we work from is optimised as much as possible. …
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