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What you need to know about party wall
How long does a Party Wall Award last? Do you want to build a new kitchen extension, convert the loft or do additional building work to your...
10 tips for creating your own home office
10 tips for creating your own home office Whether you’re a business owner, contractor, self-employed, or, are adapting to working from home during...
Do I need Planning permission for a shisha cafe
In the past few years, a range of factors has contributed to a growing number of establishments offering Shisha smoking as part of the goods and/or...
SUI GENRUIS NAIL SALON PLANNING PERMISSION
How to get planning permission for a nail bar and beauty salon In the past few years, there has been an increase in the number of nail bars and...
Permitted Development
New permitted development law in the UK The UK made major changes to planning laws in May 2019, and this summary from the experts at AC Design...
What is a Structural engineer? do I need one?
Do I need a structural engineer? When you start a building project you’ll be presented with a long list of professionals you need to engage in order...
Waterproofing a basement
Different types of basement: our guide to basement grading With space tighter than ever in many cities and towns, it’s no surprise that basements...
Building an Eco Friendly home
Climate change is having a huge impact on our daily lives. But with the situation only speculated to get worse, the good news is that market forces...
Converting a Commercial Property
Changing a commercial property into residential It is becoming increasingly common to see properties that were once utilised by companies or...
Do I need a Party Wall?
Party wall FAQs Are you planning to carry out any building work on your property? If yes, then you need to think about your neighbours, especially...