You’re planning to extend your home, and no doubt will have a budget to keep to, so it's important to consider reducing costs to ensure you meet this budget or come in under it whilst getting the best value for your money. Fortunately, there are several ways you can reduce costs without sacrificing quality. [...]
Virtual Reality plays a key role for Developers Virtual Reality plays a key role in the future of architectural design and selling-off plan, enhancing Developer’s sales and marketing campaigns as surprisingly people struggle to visualise space and understand plans. As planning & design specialists, we use our innovative Virtual Reality technology to ensure that [...]
Building Regulations are changing… what you need to know! Why are the changes happening? The (DLUHC) Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities are bringing in the changes as part of a longer-term plan to reach net-zero carbon emissions. These are being brought in now to help with the transition to start reducing our [...]
Double Storey Extensions: The Cost-Effective Option Adding a second storey to your home is a great way to add more space and increase its value. Here are some things to keep in mind when planning such a project. While a double-storey extension may seem like a bigger undertaking than a single storey one, it [...]
2D and 3D images are here to stay and will always have a place in architecture and the planning process but… technology is moving fast and if designers and architects do not adopt and invest in virtual reality then they may get left behind! First up, what is VR? VR, or virtual reality, is [...]
Grants for homeowners As the energy crisis and soaring prices push up the cost of household bills, it has never been more important to find ways to save money. Tightening your belt could help, but don’t miss out on hundreds of pounds worth of home improvement loans and grants if you’re eligible. There are [...]
A number our customers ask us: “why do we need building regulations?” Building regulations were created to make sure that projects are designed and built following government regulations and legislation. These are approved by Parliament. Whether you’re building a small extension, performing alterations to your home, or applying for a large development project, regulations [...]
The cost of converting your loft will differ depending on the size of the existing property and complicity of the build. The typical costs will be between £35,000 – £55,000. A typical loft conversion with a rear facing dormer, Velux windows to the front roof slope, on a mid-terrace three-bedroom property, you should expect [...]
Another common question we are asked is‚ do I need planning permission? The answer is normally‚ no‚ but it is always worth speaking to your local planning department. Often any type of loft conversion would be classed as permitted development providing it meets the criteria set out in the permitted development technical guidance. Please note [...]
