Advice

Here's how to cost up your project and the key things you'll need to consider before your build begins.

We explain that Paragraph 84 homes can be small and affordable. They dont have to be huge and cost you millions.

In this blog, we're sharing the most common mistakes you might make at the pre-app stage and how you can avoid them.

This blog shares what to do after a negative pre-app, with a case study of a Huddersfield new build that turned an early setback into full planning approval.

We explain the different costs involved to retrofit your home, using examples of a deep retrofit in Anglesey and a small project in Chesterfield.

We explain how a Retrofit Strategy from HEM Architects provides a thorough plan to enhance your home’s thermal performance, energy efficiency, and your health. 

We spend a significant proportion of our lives indoors. So it's essential that we live in homes that nurture our physical and mental health.

While professional fees might seem like an added expense, they’re essential for ensuring your project runs smoothly and achieves the results you want.

Organising your funding may not be the most exciting part of your self build project, but it’s one of the most important.

Are you a new property developer? Read our essential tips from architects to help you kick-start your project, avoid common pitfalls, and build with confidence.