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An exterior shot of a conservatory extension.
Design Inspiration

Conservatory vs. Orangery

Published Jul '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
Image of a maisonette flat/house with bi-fold doors opening out from the lounge onto a small courtyard
Other

Duplex or perplexed: What is a maisonette anyway?

Published Jul '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
A Resi team member on hand to help.
Design Process

5 benefits of using an architect

Published Jul '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
The drawings of a floor plan for a residential extension.
Design Process

What are building regulations and do you need them?

Published Jun '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A side return or infill extension, featuring a glazed ceiling and sliding doors.
Construction And Builders

Do you know the cost of glazing?

Published Jun '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
Little green cactus growing by the window.
Energy Efficiency

How to build an energy efficient house extension

Published Jun '18 • Last updated Feb '26 • 3 min read →
An exterior shot of a conservatory extension.
Costs And Financing

Do conservatories add value to your house?

Published Jun '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A renovated bathroom with bright white tiles.
Costs And Financing

How much does an extra bathroom add to the value of a house?

Published Jun '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
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Planning Permission

How to build an annex without planning permission

Published Jun '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
project management and filling in diary.
Construction And Builders

Could you project manage your own home extension?

Published May '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
The roof of a conservatory/orangery with white metal framing and glazing.
Costs And Financing

How much does an orangery cost to build?

Published May '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 2 min read →
A loft conversion made into a living space, complete with exposed brick and a skylight.
Costs And Financing

Do loft conversions add value to your house?

Published May '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
Builders working on a home project
Construction And Builders

How to avoid construction disasters

Published May '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
clock on a red background
Design Process

How long does a house extension take?

Published May '18 • Last updated Feb '26 • 4 min read →
Two happy homeowners giving each other the thumbs up.
Planning Permission

How to improve your chances of a successful planning application

Published May '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
A close-up of a clock.
Planning Permission

How long does planning permission last?

Published May '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 7 min read →
Birds eye view of men at work on a construction site.
Costs And Financing

What percentage of construction cost do architects charge?

Published May '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 6 min read →
A black and white shot of a block of new build flats.
Planning Permission

Do I need planning permission for my flat or maisonette?

Published May '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 2 min read →
An exposed brick wall
Design Process

What is a party wall agreement?

Published May '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
A large block of flats, traditionally obtained through a leasehold.
Other

What's the difference between freehold and leasehold?

Published Apr '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A large contemporary kitchen island.
Costs And Financing

How much does a kitchen extension cost?

Published Apr '18 • Last updated Feb '26 • 9 min read →
A stylish rear extension with bi-fold doors open to the garden.
Planning Permission

What are the rules on building house extensions?

Published Apr '18 • Last updated Feb '26 • 5 min read →
A man has a set of architectural floorplans on his lap.
Planning Permission

Top 10 reasons planning permission is refused

Published Apr '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
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Design Inspiration

Infographic: 5 Ways To Let Light In

Published Mar '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 1 min read →

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