What is a typical build project time line
We often get asked how long it takes to complete a project, from the initial idea to the project being completed on site. There are some elements that can be done quickly, some that can be run in parallel
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Building control process for private clients
This article goes through the process of obtaining building control approval for private client projects. If you haven’t read our article on the recent changes to building control processes in the UK, you may wish to have a read
Re-modelling and extending your home
As the average age for a first-time buyer in the UK stays stubbornly high at between 33 and 34 years of age (as a UK average including London for 2021-2023, source ‘gov.uk’), a lot of our clients (past and
Developing a plot of land
We often get asked “We have a plot of land, what can we build on it?”. As always in property, there are some common principles which will apply to all plots which we will go through here, and when
Converting a multi-storey commercial office into residential apartments
Case study: how to convert a multi-storey commercial office building into residential apartments Our developer client identified a commercial building in a town centre that was partially occupied by multiple commercial tenants. The area was ripe for development and
Planning permission or permitted development
Do I need planning permission or can I build under permitted development rules (PDR)? This is one of the most popular questions that we get asked so I thought it about time we wrote an article about it! Permitted
Permitted Development Rights
Permitted Development Rights (PDR) are written into Central Government legislation that creates an alternative route to obtain permission to build, instead of applying for planning permission.