Getting Started
Below are our 16 articles in the getting started' category:

Many people think that they can dive straight in at the deep end with restoration projects, goaded on by wall-to-wall television programmes about...

Building regulations are there for a very real purpose to make sure our buildings are safe to live in and, in more recent years, more accessible for...

When you’re facing a big renovation project, and you’ve listed all the work that needs doing, it can sometimes seem like such an overwhelming amount...

This article looks at the benefits of having an architect involved in the renovation of your existing property or building of an extension onto it;...

So you’ve decided to take on a renovation project, but what sort of property should you look for? It can be difficult to identify what to snap up...

The reason that many people get into renovating property either for fun, out of necessity, or in order to make a profit, is because they enjoy doing...

Can you make money out of a renovation project? The answer is a qualified yes; but it’s going to be different in every case and depends on the nature...

Keeping neighbours on your side is a must for a successful renovation and it's not just to make the world a better place. If you don't keep...

In another article we talked about the importance of planning (and patience) in making your renovation project a success. We finished by noting that...

Once made, the decision to renovate is an exciting one. New possibilities, creativity and perhaps a whole new home await you both in the weeks...

Obtaining planning permission has a reputation for being tricky and frustrating, but if you take the time to understand the process and find out what...

There’s an old adage that says: “failing to plan is planning to fail” and it’s so often proved to be true, whether the project being planned is in...

It’s important to record the condition of any renovation project before you start. In fact it’s well worthwhile recording progress all along the way...

The most important thing about renovating a listed building is to take advice about what needs doing and what the restrictions are before you...

In any renovation project it’s important to be able to visualise what you want and even more important to be able to communicate it to the teams who...

Dreaming about your renovation project is definitely not a waste of time unless it goes on forever and never turns into action! It’s important to let...
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