Searching for home extension advice? Want to know how to get the lowest builders’ quotes? In this blog, the second in our series outlining how best to organise your building project, we’ll pass on experience when it comes to finding and selecting the best builders and then getting the most competitive quotes from them. Although…
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, Partner and Head of Indirect Tax at…
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 living in the majority of post-war homes (whether they are detached, semi-detached…
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 Construction Budget Here at CLPM we meet a lot of clients…
If you are planning a major building project such as a new build, a renovation or a large extension to your home you’ve probably decided it’s a good idea to appoint an independent building project manager. But how do you choose the right independent building project manager for you, and your project? In this blog…
Are you planning to extend, renovate or improve your home in the near future? There are plenty of things to do before starting your building project. The social distancing requirements of the current coronavirus situation probably mean that you have a bit more free time at home than you’re used to. Time is very precious.…
How to Build a Sustainable Home Part 1: Fabric Planning to create a sustainable house for your family to live in? Whether you’re building an energy efficient home from scratch, or carrying our eco-friendly renovations on an existing property, you need to begin by considering the fabric of your building. The way your new or…
Are you a self-builder? With the summer holidays on the horizon, have you thought about what this means for your building project while you’re away? In this blog we share our 5 top tips for self-build project management holiday cover – so you can relax and know you have everything sorted! Going on holiday mid-build…
Are you planning a Passivhaus project? If so, you might be interested to come along to the Passivhaus Workshop being held at the NSBRC in Swindon this weekend in partnership with the Passivhaus Trust. Tickets are free to this 2 day event and it’s a must if you’re considering an energy efficient building project. The…
Determining what is the best heating system for a new build home can be a confusing and daunting process. For one thing, the choice of energy sources is wider than ever before. New build homes can now be heated using mains gas, oil, wood, LPG and electricity, as well as renewables such as air source…