Sustainable house renovations: the importance of being responsible
In the UK, as the movement toward sustainable living grows, the construction industry remains a significant, yet often overlooked, player in our environmental impact. For homeowners contemplating a renovation...
Read MoreThe Quintessential English Home: Exploring the Most Common House Types and Their Impact on Property Value
England’s housing landscape is a charming mix of history and modernity, with its variety of house types telling a story of architectural evolution, economic shifts, and cultural preferences. From...
Read MoreDoes my house need a good EPC rating? October 2024
In 2024, significant updates to the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) requirements for homes in England are creating waves in the property market. By 2030, all rental properties will need...
Read MoreBrick by Brick: 5 Insider Secrets to Make Your Dream Home a Reality in England – Tax Breaks and New Rules You Need to Know!
Have you ever dreamed of living in house made exclusively around your needs and up to your standards but feeling it would be impossibly complicated and expensive? Building a...
Read MoreRistrutturare casa in Inghilterra. Perché scegliere un Architetto Italiano a Londra è la mossa vincente
Per tanti italiani che hanno deciso di stabilirsi nel Regno Unito (se ne contano circa 280.000), capire le sottili sfumature del mercato immobiliare britannico può sembrare un’impresa titanica. Acquistare...
Read MoreWhat is a tender process and why is it important for my project?
The tender process is a vital part of any construction project. The point of issuing a tender is to ensure that the best value contract is awarded for the...
Read MoreWorking on houses with history
Something happened earlier this month that inspired the writing of this blog post. Tholos Architects have been appointed to work on a XIX century house, with quite a unique...
Read MoreDo architects respect construction budget?
A renovation, or home improvements project, is an investment that you should plan carefully and budget for realistically, with due consideration about what you really want to achieve and...
Read MoreWhat is a self build?
When an individual or an association of individuals build their own house (or houses), this can be considered a self build. Self build is a way to own your...
Read MoreWhat should I do if a project goes wrong
If you have decided to start a building project without an architect at your side, you must be prepared if things don’t go in the right direction. If you...
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