Party wall process: a very simple guide
Ask ten Surveyors to explain the party wall process in simple terms and you will get 20 different answers (seriously, try it). It’s not that they’re being difficult, it is …
The best time to serve party wall notice to neighbours
Having established that you will need to serve party wall notice to neighbours sometime in advance of starting the build to avoid the risks of not serving party wall notice …
The risks of not serving a party wall notice to neighbours
If the type of extension you are soon to build is deemed notifyable under the 1996 Party Wall etc. Act, then you are obliged to serve notice to the relevant …
Do I have to notify the neighbours about my extension?
Now that you have agreed upon a proposed scheme with your Architect, it is essential to know if your neighbour(s) need to be told about your plans. If they do, …
What happens if my planning application is refused
You may have produced a great design that ticks at the planning boxes, but still find that your proposed development still comes up short. If your planning application is refused, …
Duty planner advice service: how to get free planning advice
The Duty Planning service provides handy (usually) free advice to homeowners on general non-specific planning process related matters. It gives homeowners the opportunity to talk informally with a Planning Officer …
How Homeowners Can Help Architects at the Start of a New Project
The start of a new project is an exciting time for homeowners, but sometimes that enthusiasm can impede the architectural process. Here are 5 pointers to help the design and …
Are you aching more in lockdown? Here’s why
I’m Roshan-Ara, a personal trainer specialising in coaching techniques to help you improve mobility and run faster. This is an introduction to exercising efficiently, retaining the benefits and remaining ache …
How to get into your flow working from home
Do you find yourself struggling to stay focused? Do you find that at the end of the day you feel like you’ve been busy but not really accomplished the tasks …