Why going local is always best for your building project.
Years ago, if you were looking for an architect, you had a couple of options: choose local consultancy or go with a large fancy company....
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Matthew Austin
- Apr 6, 2021
- 3 min
From Planning Permission to Choosing your builder
Getting planning permission or a lawful development certificate can take somewhere between 8-10 weeks depending on your local authority,...
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Matthew Austin
- Aug 17, 2020
- 1 min
Permitted development - new rights
The expansion of Permitted Development rights which came into force on 1st August 2020, should make it easier for renovators and...
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Matthew Austin
- Jul 3, 2020
- 3 min
Should form follow function in interior design?
It is a part of human nature to be drawn towards beautiful things - even if they aren’t exactly the right choice in the moment. This same...
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Matthew Austin
- Jun 17, 2020
- 2 min
Interior Design - is it all about the colour?
The beauty of good interior design is its ability to change, adapt, and incorporate influences that enhance the style and function of...
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Matthew Austin
- Jun 5, 2020
- 1 min
What insurance do I need - will I be covered?
What insurance do I need if I am extending my home? If you are carrying out extension works and are managing the project yourself, you...
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Matthew Austin
- May 29, 2020
- 1 min
What should I consider before building an extension
Any shared walls? If building your extension involves building or digging foundations within 3m of the boundary, party wall or party wall...
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Matthew Austin
- May 22, 2020
- 4 min
Paying for an extension
So you have decided on building an extension to your property - how do you avoid financial disaster? Paying for an extension. Extending...
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Matthew Austin
- May 8, 2020
- 2 min
Is building an extension right for you?
How much does an extension cost? There are lots of factors that’ll impact your extension costs - how far you’re going to build up and...
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Matthew Austin
- Apr 30, 2020
- 2 min
Meeting your architect
So, you have chosen your architect, what next? Before you meet with your architect for the first time, it’s worth spending some time...
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Matthew Austin
- Apr 24, 2020
- 4 min
How do you choose an architectural technician?
Who is going to work best for you? An architectural technician will have one of the most significant impacts on your project, but how do...
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