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By Nick Roberts RMR Group

The post pandemic world has arrived. It’s a more hygienic world. A world of new perspectives and habits. And for many of us, this new world has created permanent new lifestyles; working from home – once abused and frowned upon – now covers a large percentage of the population. The catch being a lack of suitable space to operate efficiently at home. By now, many will have refined their working home routines to mitigate against kids bursting in demanding for their Rice Krispies, but that doesn’t mean the situation can’t be improved. Working from home is more than just setting up a desk and asking everyone to be quiet. This is reflected in the huge spike of converting outbuildings and building entirely new ones in the garden. The environment we work in affects our day-to-day performance so having the right space can compound into a massive improvement over the course of 12 months. Luckily, the process of converting outbuildings is usually straight forward. It’s even a pretty simple process when building one from scratch. However, there are some important factors you need to consider; most notably planning permission. In most cases, these projects fall under ‘permitted development’ so you don’t need formal planning permission. The mistakes arise when you assume that's the case based on your own calculations, especially if your home is listed or under a conservation area. This is when some friendly, professional advice comes in handy! But, as we all know, it’s not all about size! With garden offices, location is important too. So, if you’re looking to overcome your Zoombarrassment, converting an outbuilding or building a garden office could be the way the go. Get in touch with your local expert today to find out what’s possible.

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By Ivan Lyons, MD Investment Solutions, Worthing

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