PROPERTY · CONSTRUCTION · DEVELOPMENT
A clearer view of property.
Ideas, practical guides and informed perspectives for the places we build, buy and live in.
From your first property purchase to your next development project.
START HERE
Plan your next home improvement.
01 / APPROVALS
Understand the approvals
Find out how planning permission and building regulations differ before committing to work.
02 / EXPERT HELP
Know when to seek advice
Understand how a building consultant can help you define the problem and plan the next step.
03 / PROPERTY CHECKS
Investigate before repairing
Learn how to investigate damp and identify the cause before choosing repairs.
INSIGHTS
Ideas worth building on.
Browse our latest published guides and perspectives.
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Building work variations: keep a clear record when the scope changes
A change during building work can affect price, timing and other parts of the design. Recording it clearly gives both homeowner and contractor a better…
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Planning site access for a home extension
Site access can influence the cost, sequence and disruption of an extension. Discuss how people, materials and waste will move before comparing final prices, especially…
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Building a renovation timeline: dependencies and decision dates
A useful renovation programme shows what must happen before each stage can begin. A list of preferred dates is less helpful if surveys, permissions, design…
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Retrofitting an older home: plan insulation and ventilation together
Energy improvements in an older home work best as a coordinated plan. Choosing an insulation product first can overlook existing defects, moisture movement and the…
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How to check flood risk before buying a home in England
Flood risk deserves a place in your buying checks even when a property is some distance from a river. Combine official information with the property…
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Buying a leasehold flat: questions to put to your conveyancer
When you buy a leasehold flat, the purchase involves a lease as well as the physical property. A viewing cannot show all the obligations, restrictions…