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Basement construction: benefits and how to get started.

Currently, London is one of the most rapidly growing cities. Property prices are constantly rising, and the city is getting more and more crowded. In some districts, there are a lots of buildings with a small living spaces situated tight to each other. Homeowners, who are not happy with such living areas are looking for the possibility to increase the...

Extension under Permitted Development rights for householders. Home extensions without requiring planning permission.

Extending your leaving space by adding an extension usually involves the need to obtain planning permission. Although planning permission is vital to protect the interest of close neighbours, the wider community, and the environment, a planning application may seem like a tedious and strict procedure that will discourage homeowners from implementing their projects. Therefore, for less complex projects such as...

EPC & SAP Calculations

With a few exceptions, all domestic and commercial buildings available on the market to buy or rent are legally required to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). In order to produce an EPC, it is necessary to carry out SAP calculations. The SAP stands for ‘Standard Assessment Procedure’. It is a detailed methodology used to measure and compare the energy...