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What are the benefits of doing a spilt application for planning permission?

Home extensions and home renovations often require planning approval from your local council. If you are making a modification to…

When is a good time to design & build an extension?

As home architects and specialists in the design and build of home extensions in London, we are frequently asked this…

Buying a ‘project’ house? 

Are you thinking about purchasing a house that requires an extension or renovation? Well, you are not alone! We see…

How do I add value to my home?

Extending and/or renovating adds two kinds of value to your home. Firstly, it increases your property value, and by this…

Budget friendly extensions

Extending is a great way to add both space and value to your property. It is estimated that individual home…

Increase natural light with an extension

One of the massive benefits of carrying out a home extension is to re-design your home and incorporate design aspects…

What do I need before I can build my extension?

The build phase of a home extension is very exciting. Breaking ground and seeing physical progress means you are in…

Traditional features within period homes

As an architect and designer of home extensions in London & Brighton, we have a strong appreciation for the traditional…

What do I need to know about planning permission? 

Planning permission is a crucial part of the home extension process. If you are extending your property or changing the…

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