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How to Renovate a Grade 2 Listed Building
Planning a Victorian or Edwardian house renovation? Renovating listed buildings is a fascinating process and highly rewarding - but can also be stressful and complex. In this blog, one of our architectural practice clients, Allister Godfrey from the award-winning...
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How to find the right project manager for your build
Planning a major home renovation, extension, or new build project? Then it makes sense to have a construction project manager organise and oversee your build. But how to find the right project manager for your build? In this blog we outline what things to consider...
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Reclaim VAT on New Build – Don’t Miss the Time Limit
Want to understand how to reclaim VAT on your new build project? Here at CLPM we work with dozens of self-build clients every year – and although most VAT refunds for DIY housebuilders go smoothly, this is sadly not always the case. In this guest blog Gerry Myton,...
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Quantity Surveying at CLPM – Meet Alison Maddison
My name is Alison Maddison, and I am an experienced Chartered Quantity Surveyor. Having graduated with a Maths degree, I joined a management training programme at a major contractor, and through them I gained my RICS chartership. Over my career, I have worked for both...
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Permitted Development Changes September 2020 – Good or Bad News?
Permitted Development Changes in England The Prime Minister has both announced - and hinted at - some major changes to Permitted Development rights for England as part of his Build, Build, Build campaign. From September this year we are to understand that homeowners...
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Estimating Build Costs: How to Make Sure Your Designs are Affordable
Planning a major building project? Estimating build costs early - while you're still in the design stage - is critical to make sure your plans remain affordable. In this blog we explain how getting a professional to estimate your construction costs at this early stage...
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Writing Your Architectural Brief – 5 Top Tips
Want to know how to write an architectural brief? In this blog we give our 5 top tips to help you create your dream home. The Importance of the Architectural Brief Architectural briefs are the key to making sure your building project is a success! Get it right and...
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House Extension Costs – 5 Steps to Set Your Construction Budget
Want to understand more about house extension costs and how to budget for your construction works? In this blog James Bryden, our MD outlines what costs you should allow for when budgeting for your renovation or home extension building project. Always Set a Realistic...
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Top 10 Home Energy Saving Tips
Spending more time at home? Feeling the financial pinch of the Covid-19 pandemic? Keen to join the green revolution? Here are our 10 home energy saving tips to help you and your family save the planet - and save you a few pennies too. Tip 1. Check Your Insulation and...
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How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
Want to make your home more energy efficient? The Covid-19 pandemic has meant many of us have spent more time in our homes than normal. If you're one of the 49.2% of adults currently working from home as a result of social distancing measures you're probably seeing...
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