Top 10 Ways to Renovate on a Budget

Despite the money-guzzling reputation of old homes, it really is possible to renovate to a high standard, without it breaking the bank, says Natasha Brinsmead

1 Know Your Options There is no doubt that for certain projects, engaging the services of a design professional is the best route. An architect or architectural technologist (AT) will be able to offer their clients a complete service, from design conception and the submission of plans, right through to the supervision of the construction phase. However, not all projects require these services, particularly small-scale extensions and internal remodels, and, if you are on a tight budget, the cheapest alternative is to come up with a set of plans yourself. This is quite acceptable from a planning department’s point of view, providing you include all the information they require. Bear in mind you’ll need drawings for Building Regs’ purposes and that these will also be what you hand to your builders to…

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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, March 2018

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