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Illustrative imageIf you've ever received wildly different quotes for the same building project, you're not alone. It's one of the most common frustrations clients describe — three contractors, three different prices, and no clear idea of which one is right.
Read more →At the end of a commercial lease, the condition of the property — and who pays to put it right — is one of the most contested areas in property law. Dilapidations disputes between landlords and tenants are common, often expensive, and frequently mismanaged.
Read more →Building Regulations approval is one of those subjects that confuses a lot of homeowners. It's separate from planning permission, applies to a different range of works, and has its own submission process and consequences for non-compliance.
Read more →"Value engineering" is a phrase that gets used in construction conversations — sometimes correctly, sometimes as a polite way to say "we need to make this cheaper." Understanding what it actually means helps you use it as the powerful tool it is, rather than accepting budget cuts disguised as design...
Read more →When building works are happening in or around your home, the site carries real risks — to the trades working on it, and to you and your family if you're living there during the project.
Read more →Under CDM 2015, the principal contractor has specific statutory duties on any project involving more than one contractor. Here is what that means for your build.
Read more →The difference between a ballpark figure and a detailed quote is not a contractor being dishonest — it is the gap between a rough idea and a real project.
Read more →The difference between a smooth build and a stressful one is usually not the size or complexity of the project — it is whether the right structures are in place from the beginning.
Read more →Many common extensions in London can proceed without a planning application under permitted development rights. The challenge is knowing exactly when this applies — and when it does not.
Read more →Removing a wall sounds straightforward and is anything but. Whether the wall is load-bearing, what it supports, and how the load will be redistributed are questions that require professional input.
Read more →Eight things to check before you appoint a contractor for your London home extension — from accreditations and insurance to contracts and communication.
Read more →The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 may apply if you're building near a shared boundary. Here's what it covers, when it applies, and what serving notice involves.
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