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Extensions & Conversions

Do You Need Planning Permission for a Home Extension in North London?

Many rear extensions can go ahead under permitted development, but not every home qualifies. Here is how to tell where yours stands before you commit to a design.

24 September 2026 · 3 min read

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White shaker-style kitchen with brass pendant lighting, a marble-effect island, and black bar stools

Kitchens & Bathrooms

How Long Does a Kitchen Renovation Take? A Realistic Timeline

A typical bespoke kitchen takes six to ten weeks on site once the design is signed off. Here is what happens week by week, and what can slow it down.

24 September 2026 · 3 min read

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Photo of a luxury bathroom with a glass-walled walk-in shower, a freestanding white bathtub with black fixtures, a dark wood-framed mirror and a vase of dried flowers on a marble-effect vanity.

Kitchens & Bathrooms

Bathroom Renovation Checklist: 12 Decisions to Make Before Work Starts

Most bathroom projects take three to five weeks on site, but the decisions you make beforehand decide how smoothly it goes. Use this checklist.

24 September 2026 · 3 min read

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Converted garage turned into an open-plan living space with a wood-panelled feature wall

Extensions & Conversions

Garage Conversion Guide: What to Know Before You Start

A garage conversion is often the quickest way to add a room, typically two to four weeks on site. Here is what to check first.

24 September 2026 · 2 min read

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Exterior photo of a contemporary timber-clad garden room with large glazed doors, set on a patio in a residential garden.

Extensions & Conversions

Rear, Side Return or Wrap-Around Extension: Which Is Right for Your Home?

Each type of extension solves a different problem. Here is how rear, side return and wrap-around extensions compare, and how to choose.

24 September 2026 · 3 min read

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Photo of a white built-in cabinet with glazed upper doors and solid panelled lower doors, fitted into an alcove beside a period fireplace.

Renovation Advice

How to Renovate a Period Property Without Losing Its Character

Victorian and Edwardian homes reward careful renovation. Here is how to bring one up to modern standards while keeping the features that make it special.

24 September 2026 · 3 min read

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Photo of power tools — a cordless drill, a circular saw and a chisel — laid on a dusty wooden floor covered in sawdust at a construction site.

Renovation Advice

Living at Home During a Renovation: 10 Ways to Stay Sane

Most people stay at home through a renovation. With some planning it is far more manageable than you would expect. Here is how.

24 September 2026 · 3 min read

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Photo of a bespoke home office with a floor-to-ceiling illuminated display shelving unit filled with framed prints and curios, a live-edge wood desk, a brown leather chair and a grey sofa.

Renovation Advice

How to Choose a Builder in North London: 10 Questions to Ask

The right builder makes a renovation feel calm; the wrong one makes it stressful. These ten questions help you tell the difference before you commit.

24 September 2026 · 3 min read

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