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in Advice, Buying land with an existing house on it, Construction, Extension/Renovation Advice, Site assessmentBuying a half completed house
It may be tempting to buy what looks like a bargain – an incomplete house, but there are some essential checks you should carry out before you take the plunge. Following on from our Q&A with the Property Buyers’ Handbook, we thought we’d delve a bit deeper into the intricacies of buying an unfinished house. […] More
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Build cost estimator
The most commonly asked question nowadays is ‘how much does it cost to build a house?’ The answer to that of course is, ‘for what exactly?’ Anyone considering a self-build or renovation/extension project will want to be able to refer to a reasonably accurate build cost per square meter (sqm) or square foot (sqft). This […] More
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Identifying Timber
There’s a lot of different types of timber out there but some household names you really should get acquainted with if you intend to build, extend or renovate your home. So go on, get to know your beech from your birch, your Sitka Spruce from your Scots Pine, and all of the wood in between! […] More
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Lifecycle series: Timber
The most versatile of building materials, timber is eco friendly (if responsibly sourced) and usually a pleasure to work with. Here’s the story behind nature’s gift, starting with the tiny seed… Timber has a high strength to weight ratio – pine and spruce are 16 times lighter than steel, five to six times lighter than […] More
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