Category Archives: Self Build

Reading extension now complete

The two storey side extension and internal remodelling on a semi-detached house in Reading, Berkshire that we designed for a young couple is now complete and we have been along to have a look. Despite initial opposition from the planning … Continue reading

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Titchfield remodelling project underway

Our clients who are experienced self builders and had previously worked with us on their former home,.. Continue reading

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In My Yard

The newly launched In My Yard website provides a platform for anyone carrying out a project to simply list their surplus materials for sale… Continue reading

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Planning granted in Hill Head

We are pleased to have gained planning permission for an interesting project near the sea in Hill Head, Hampshire. Having worked successfully on two of their earlier projects, our clients were keen to unlock the potential in their new bungalow … Continue reading

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England v Germany – The Property Game

In Germany the local authority buys the land, builds the road and infrastructure and waits for people and families wanting a new house to buy individual plots from them Continue reading

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Are you building a house or a home?

The planning system, like housing development is a numbers game. Policies talk about units, houses and infrastructure, not homes and families. Continue reading

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