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The 10-Year Rule: Your Essential Guide to Unauthorised Building Works
Are you concerned about building works completed without proper planning permission? Whether you've undertaken these changes yourself or...
Ian Knowles
5 days ago6 min read
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Navigating Properties Without a Lawful Development Certificate: A Comprehensive Guide
Discovering that a property extension lacks a Lawful Development Certificate can jeopardise your investment. Without this documentation, you risk enforcement action that may require costly modifications or demolition, reduced property value, and mortgage difficulties. While concerning, solutions exist from applying for retrospective permission to negotiating price reductions. Understanding these risks empowers you to make informed decisions when planning your dream home.
Ian Knowles
Apr 227 min read
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2025 Renovation Trends for Self-Builders and Homeowners in Norfolk
2025 design trends: Open spaces, natural light, and sustainable materials. Create a home that's calm, connected, and future-ready in Norfolk
Ian Knowles
Jan 63 min read
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Listed Buildings Made Easy: Planning, Care, and Energy Tips
Living in a listed building can be a dream come true, as they are full of character and history. But owning one also means a bit more...
Ian Knowles
Dec 2, 20244 min read
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Creating Light-Filled and Spacious Home Extensions: A Collaborative Approach
When extending your home, creating an open, calm, and functional space is key. Architectural designers focus on the structure and layout,...
Ian Knowles
Nov 24, 20243 min read
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Creating Comfortable, Healthy Buildings
Is your home freezing in the winter, and you keep turning up the heat on your thermostat, and too hot in the summer, so you can't escape...
Ian Knowles
Oct 25, 20243 min read
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Unlocking the Potential of Permitted Development: A Guide for HomeownersÂ
As the housing market evolves, homeowners across Norfolk and Suffolk are increasingly turning to permitted development rights to unlock...
Ian Knowles
Mar 25, 20245 min read
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