Guide to renovating

Building projects require good organisation and management in order to run smoothly, on time and to budget. Who should you choose to run yours?

FOLLOW THESE TACTICS TO GET YOUR APPLICATION APPROVED BY THE PLANNERS FIRST TIME AROUND

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If your patio is looking a bit tired, now is the perfect time to plan a revamp

The design of your new structure needs to take into account your outdoor space and vice versa if you want the two to work together – as our guide explains

When the owners of a 1930s detached house needed more light and space, the solution was an extension with a perpendicular placement