Project planning
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This is how I’d renovate on a budget as Ideal Home’s Renovation Editor
These are the 10 steps I'd follow
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The garage conversion building regulations you need to know to ensure a drama-free project
Let our expert guide to garage conversion building regulations help you feel confident at every stage of your build
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Confused by building regulations for annexes? I asked the pros to clear up when approval is and isn’t needed
Hoping to add a little more space for a home office, studio or granny flat? Make sure you get the approval you need before you start
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Find out how much a party wall surveyor costs now to avoid any nasty surprises later
In some cases, hiring a party wall surveyor will be unavoidable – our guide explains how much to set aside for their services
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What is the Party Wall Act 3m rule and is it something you should be worried about? This is what the experts say
Don't get caught off-guard by the Party Wall Act 3m rule — our expert guide is a must-read
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Who is responsible for repairing a party wall?
How to find out who should be organising and paying for the work
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What is a retrospective party wall agreement?
Experts explain what it is and when you need one
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Do you need planning permission for a garden room?
Make sure you check what consent you need before you add a room in your garden
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Do I need planning permission for an annexe?
Not usually, provided you don’t use it for this one reason, say experts
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Do you need planning permission for solar panels? This planning expert explains which rules will apply to you
Many homeowners question whether or not planning permission for solar panels will be needed – and our guide is here with the answers
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Do you need planning permission for a porch?
Make sure you check whether your porch needs planning consent before you start the installation
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Does a conservatory need building regulations approval? Not always, as these experts explain
Conservatories are exempt from building regulations provided these certain criteria are met
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What are planning conditions? Experts share common examples and reveal the consequences of ignoring them
Ignoring planning conditions can void your planning consent, so make sure you understand what they mean and how to comply
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Do I need planning permission for a heat pump?
Not usually, but experts reveal when you might need consent from the planners
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20 home improvements you can do without planning permission
Many alterations can be done under Permitted Development
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Do you need planning permission for a conservatory?
Make sure you know the rules before you build your conservatory
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What is retrospective planning permission and how easy is it to get? Experts explain why it may be harder than you think
If you didn't get planning consent before starting work, you can apply for it afterwards, but it's a risky move
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What are the building regulations and what can happen if you ignore them?
This is what the pros say
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Loft conversion building regulations might seem confusing but these experts break them down
Dreaming of turning your loft into usable living space? These are the building regulations you need to know about first
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8 strategic ways to get your planning application approved first-time around
Try these tactics to get your application approved by the planners
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What is Permitted Development?
Architectural designer Charlie Luxton explains what you need to know before altering your home
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What is planning permission and when do you actually need it?
This jargon-free guide explains what you need to know
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Building regulations for extensions — what you need to know
Ensure your project sails through the approval process
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Do I need planning permission for VELUX windows? We asked the pros to find out
The answer is a little more complex than you might think
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Could you be ignoring fire door regulations without realising it?
These pros explain when the rules apply to you and your home
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Is your garden room breaking the law without you realising it? Experts explain how to tell and what to do if it is
Your garden room might give you an ideal bit of extra space, but is it falling foul of rules and regulations?
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Extension ideas for every budget — 11 design options that will add both space and value to your home, no matter your project fund
Want more space? Rather than moving think about reconfiguring your home to suit your needs with advice from our experts
