The Good Veranda Company
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Honest, practical guides to help you make the best decision for your home and your family.
Posted 12 Jan 2026
How a Veranda Can Add 5–7% to Your Property Value
Research shows outdoor living spaces can add 5–15% to property value. We break down the numbers and explain why verandas consistently outperform other home improvements.
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Posted 19 Jan 2026
Veranda Planning Permission: A Practical Guide
The vast majority of verandas are installed without planning permission. We explain the key considerations and how to be certain.
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Posted 26 Jan 2026
Glass vs Polycarbonate Roofs: An Honest Comparison
A side-by-side comparison covering cost, durability, noise, appearance and thermal performance.
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Posted 2 Feb 2026
The True Cost of a Veranda in 2026
Transparent pricing based on 10 years of experience. Real price ranges, what affects cost, and how to get the best value.
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Posted 9 Feb 2026
Improve Don’t Move: Why a Veranda Beats Moving House
The true cost of moving is £33,000–£65,000+. We compare the financial, emotional and practical case for improving instead.
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Posted 16 Feb 2026
Veranda Installation: What to Expect
The complete process from first call to finished veranda — timelines, preparation checklist, and what happens on installation day.
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Posted 23 Feb 2026
5 Ways to Use Your Veranda Year-Round
From home offices to play spaces, exercise retreats to winter entertaining — five ways to get value every month of the year.
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Posted 2 Mar 2026
The British Garden: A History of Outdoor Living
From the great landscape estates of the 18th century to the pandemic garden boom — four centuries of Britain’s evolving relationship with outdoor space.
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Posted 6 Mar 2026
Mortgage Rates in 2026: Why Now Is the Time to Improve, Not Move
UK mortgage rates make upsizing expensive. We compare the true cost of moving against improving your current home.
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Posted 9 Mar 2026
Your Garden Through the Seasons: A Month-by-Month Guide to British Garden Wildlife
From nesting robins in March to hedgehogs fattening up in September — a month-by-month guide to what’s happening in your garden.
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