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Design Process

What is an electrical report and do you need one?

Published Sep '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
A man wears a mask to make alterations to his home.
Construction And Builders

Do you need an asbestos survey?

Published Sep '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A broken-plan home with a swinging chair and blue themes running throughout.
Design Inspiration

Big interior design mistakes to avoid when planning a house extension

Published Aug '21 • Last updated Feb '26 • 9 min read →
A modern style kitchen with grey stone flooring.
Construction And Builders

Is stone flooring right for your home?

Published Aug '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
A young couple carrying boxes on moving day.
Costs And Financing

7 things to know when buying your first home

Published Aug '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
A large dormer extension.
Other

5 top maintenance tips for the summer

Published Aug '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 2 min read →
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Costs And Financing

How to become mortgage-free

Published Aug '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
Plants on a balcony, a great way to feel nourished and connected to the outside world.
Design Inspiration

5 ways to make your home more eco-friendly on a budget

Published Jul '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
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Costs And Financing

Is buy-to-let still a good investment in 2022?

Published Jul '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A man sits at a stylish desk which can also act as a breakfast bar during the mornings.
Costs And Financing

What is income protection insurance?

Published Jul '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A woman looks at a planning decision through her laptop.
Costs And Financing

Do you need life insurance to get a mortgage?

Published Jul '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 2 min read →
A couple packing up their home for a move.
Costs And Financing

Busting the myth of the big deposit

Published Jul '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
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Planning Permission

Why planning applications are facing significant delays

Published Jul '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
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Design Inspiration

Tips on designing a family-friendly kitchen

Published Jul '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
A bathroom with large mirror and his and hers sinks.
Design Inspiration

How to keep your bathroom clutter-free

Published Jul '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
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Planning Permission

Planning application facing rejection? Here's why you SHOULDN'T withdraw

Published Jun '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A wraparound extension with a floating corner, skylights, and matching exterior and interior porcelain tiles.
Construction And Builders

Everything you need to know about porcelain patios

Published Jun '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A young couple sits together under the outline of a house.
Costs And Financing

First-time buyer stamp duty rules

Published Jun '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A woman packs up for a house move.
Costs And Financing

How to get a mortgage on your own

Published Jun '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
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Costs And Financing

Getting a mortgage with a low credit score

Published Jun '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
Glass doors open up onto a roof balcony with patio furniture.
Construction And Builders

Could you build your own roof terrace?

Published May '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
A couple packing up their home for a move.
Costs And Financing

Different types of mortgages explained

Published May '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 2 min read →
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Costs And Financing

A guide to homebuyer surveys

Published May '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
A black piggy bank with a lot of coins being inserted.
Costs And Financing

Buying a house with cash

Published May '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →

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