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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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…
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Planning a loft conversion: what to check before the design
A loft can look spacious when it is empty yet offer much less usable room once access, structure and insulation are considered. Start with feasibility…
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Home renovation handover checklist: records, checks and maintenance
Handover should leave you able to use, maintain and understand the work you have paid for. Plan the information you need before the last week…
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How to write a home renovation brief before contacting builders
A useful renovation brief explains what your home needs to do, what you can spend and which decisions remain open. It gives designers and builders…
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How to build a renovation budget that includes the hidden costs
A builder’s price is one part of a renovation budget. To understand whether you can afford the project, also account for the work you buy…