Outdoor Rooms

An increased interest in eco-friendly architecture is encouraging builders to incorporate outdoor spaces with the overall home design. The yard and garden become a part of the floor plan when sliding glass doors lead to patios and decks. These outdoor "rooms" may even include kitchens with sophisticated sinks and grills.

Barcelona Triathlon

Linley's Corporate Social Responsibilty programme saw MD Trevor Hyatt doing a Triathlon in Barcelona recently in aid of various worthy charities

Trevor Hyatt MD of Linley Developments does Willow Foundation 10k Run

As part of Linley's Corporate Social Responsibility programme Trevor Hyatt MD of Linley Developments has completed the Willow Foundation 10K run at Hatfield House on Sunday 9th October 2011

Knebworth Old Boys Football Team

Linley Developments are sponsors of Knebworth Old Boys football team. See the team proudly wearing their new kit. You can follow their progress through the season by following this link www.clubwebsite.co.uk/knebwortholdboysfootballclub

Advantages of Apprentices

Linley Developments have recently employed an apprentice to help build for the future. Recruitment costs were lower, retention rates higher, and apprentices are instilled with company values. As such they are the individuals who will fill jobs at all levels in the future.

Planning Permission

A property with planning permission usually commands a higher price than one without, obtaining planning permission, even if you do not intend to use it yourself, can be a great way of maximising your property’s value for minimum outlay

Prime Minister Takes up cut the VAT Campaign

Motivated by FMB's 'cut the VAT' campaign a builder in David Cameron's local constituency has had a meeting with Mr Cameron to back cutting VAT to support the building industry.

The Prime Minister said he would seriously consider this and has written to treasury ministers to ask them to look at the case for cutting VAT for the building industry.