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Guaranteed Planning Permission – An Offer That’s Not as Good as It Sounds

I receive a lot of questions on a regular basis about whether it’s possible to guarantee planning permission or not so I thought I’d share my answer in this post. Let’s jump right in… The short answer is: No! Yes, you […]

9th February 2020

Property Development

How to Buy Land or Property at Auction in London

Land auctions and property auctions can be a great place to get a bargain to buy land or property. They are featured on television programmes such as “Homes Under The Hammer”, on newspapers and on our success stories page as […]

9th February 2020

Planning Permission

Here’s What Architects Say About Planning Drawings

This article will take you step-by-step through the process of preparing your planning drawings that will increase your chances of getting planning permission. It not only shows you how to craft your planning drawings, it explains what resonates with development […]

9th February 2020

Conservation Area

How to get Planning Permission in Conservation Areas in London and the UK

Building a new home or making major renovations can be stressful. You need to do the correct things in the right order to make this process as smooth as possible. But if your property is in a conservation area, then […]

8th February 2020

Change of Use

How to Get Planning Permission for a Nail Bar and Beauty Salon

Thinking of setting up a nail bar or beauty salon in London but worried about getting planning permission? It’s easier than you might think! In just a few years, nail bars have become one of the most common sights on […]

8th February 2020

Home Extension · Home Renovation

Top 5 Mistakes You Must Avoid When Extending Your Home

So, you’re thinking of extending your home for an extra bedroom, living space or a new kitchen but want to avoid the common home extension mistakes many homeowners make? Well, we are all scared of making mistakes and losing money. […]

7th February 2020

difference between planning and building control

Building Regulations · Planning Permission · Urbanist Architecture

The Difference between Planning Permission and Building Regulations Approval

Ever wondered about the difference between planning permission and building regulations approval? Very often home owners, business owners and property developers are confused by the need to obtain approval from the council for their building work. Does this sound like […]

6th February 2020

Change of Use

How to convert Offices into Homes without Planning Permission

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that there is still great demand for housing in London and the UK. An increasingly common solution is to get a Change of Use from Office (B1) to Residential (C3) to make the most […]

6th February 2020

Architectural Design · Building Regulations · Interiors

How to Remove Internal Walls and Change Your Home’s Structural Layout

There are a number of reasons to remove internal walls and rearrange the layout of your home. Perhaps your home is too dark, so you want to increase the flow of natural light; or maybe you feel cramped in your […]

6th February 2020