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18th January 2022

Open-Plan Houses? Increasing the Value of Cornish Homes

‘Open floor’ or ‘open plan’ designs have grown increasingly fashionable, and for many people, an open design is a ...

19th November 2021

Give Your New Build Buckets of Personality: How to Design Your Own House

New build estates are springing up everywhere all over Cornwall. These new houses can offer young families and couples affordable homes that are ...

2nd November 2021

What is the Federation of Master Builders?

What is the Federation of Master Builders?   If you’ve been scrolling through constructionists websites, trying to find the right builders ...

18th October 2021

Caring For Your Listed Building

Listed buildings make beautiful homes. The stories hidden in listed buildings tell us about the history of a place: its industries, its people, ...

20th September 2021

Leat House: A Dreamy Renovation

Amongst the craggy cliffs of Cornwall’s North Coast, there nestles a little house, staunchly facing off the sun, rain, wind and waves in ...

20th September 2021

Bungalow to Spacious Two Storey Home

Benefits of bungalows Bungalows are often an affordable alternative for first-time buyers in the South West. Bungalows are perfect for residents ...

13th September 2021

The Most Beautiful Buildings in Cornwall

Buildings in Cornwall are shaped by the elements, seasons, local people, animals, fishing, farming, weather, tides, and the wild and beautiful ...

2nd August 2021

What is a Building Contractor?

You may have noticed on our site that Hysmark is described as a Cornwall and Devon-based ‘building contractor’. But not every construction ...

26th July 2021

Loft Conversions in Cornwall

Hysmark are building contractors based in Cornwall. Our local builders undertake construction projects in Bude, Launceston, Wadebridge, Newquay, ...

21st June 2021

So You Want a Fixer-Upper in Cornwall?

In these uncertain times, one thing is for sure. Cornwall is hot stuff right now. Our little corner of the country has never known such ...

4th May 2021

How to Spot a Good Property: Five Tips to Finding Your Dream Home

Over lockdown, so many city-dwellers have found themselves dreaming of open spaces, green fields, sea views and a simple, good life. Locked down ...

13th October 2020

Extension Renovation Bude, Cornwall

Air B n B Extension and Guest Suite In Holsworthy Hysmark recently completed a medium-sized, four room extension in Bude, Cornwall. This space ...