Should I Sign a Contract? Part 2
This is Part 2 of the two part series on contracts and appointments. If you've not seen it, check out Part 1 here. Building Contracts are the second type of agreement you're likely to come across when doing works on your home. This is the contract you will have with your builder or contractor, and it's really important to be aware of it. Firstly, it's worth pointing out that once again this will be a scary contract but it will help lay the ground rules right from the beginnin
Should I sign a contract? Part 1
Contracts are scary. Most of us only ever come across them a few times in our lives: when taking on a new job, buying a house, or clicking 'I AGREE' in a terms and conditions box (probably the most scary!). If you're taking on building works of a significant scale then you're going to be around a whole lot of contracts, and this is probably a good thing. This post is a two-parter based on the two contracts you're likely to come across when taking on a home extension. Firstly
Permitted Development Ultimate Resource
If you are planning a small scale project, it's always worth considering whether it comes under permitted development rights. The process of gaining planning permission is never a sure thing, so if you can avoid it all together without compromising your design, things can move much more quickly and easily. There is a great deal of quality guidance out there for permitted development rights - here is a simple breakdown to help you find what you need. Before you start, it's wo
