We recently had some discussion in the Reno Club about build over agreements. Build over agreements isn’t the most common topic that’s discussed when planning for a house renovation or extension, but they are an important consideration at the beginning so that it doesn’t negatively impact your plans!

In this article, we'll delve into the factors that can impact the cost of a loft conversion, and provide you with some general guidelines for estimating the expense.

With the cost of our day-to-day lives going through the roof, check out these savvy ways to save on your next renovation project.

Today we’re getting nitty gritty on how long our renovation took so that you can go into your renovation with your eyes open

We help you understand what the true cost for a kitchen renovation is and highlight some of the variables that can change the price with tips on how to control your costs.

If you’re about to embark on the slightly hands-off approach of a remote renovation, here’s everything you need to know…

Just starting out on your renovation journey? Unless you’re going down the fully self-built route, you’re probably going to need help with builders here and there. Here’s our guide to finding the best.

Looking for some ideas to update your home? Check out our tips and tricks to work out your authentic style, and how that will translate into a home you’ll love for many years to come.

Discover practical and affordable ways to add value to your property and attract potential buyers during a housing market downturn. Read now and stay ahead in the game.

In this beginner’s guide we’ve prepared the most important things to consider before starting on a hip to gable extension project!

Planning to build an extension and wondering if you can do it alone? If you live in the United Kingdom, architects are not required to submit planning or to design a building, but before you make the decision of building without one, here are a few points you might want to consider.

In the United Kingdom, you are not legally obliged to hire an architect on a construction project. This means technically you can absolutely do the design part yourself and trust a builder to take care of the rest. This is not a decision to take lightly so before you take on this journey, make sure you have considered the following points.

Course student and serial renovator Anna gets into the nitty gritty of renovating on a budget, complete with her full renovation costings and tips to save money

Whether you are making changes to an existing building or starting a new construction from scratch, before you start on site you will need to apply for a Building Regulations approval. Here’s our guide on building regulation drawings : what they are, what you need to be aware of and how to get them done.

What if your neighbour has an issue with your renovation and you become “in dispute”? Appointing a party wall surveyor will be your next port of call. They will help you reach an agreement a sign a party wall agreement. If you’re wondering what a party wall surveyor does, when a party wall surveyor gets involved or what even is a party wall agreement, then read our guide for answers including when to hire a surveyor and how much they cost.

Interior design mood boards aren’t just fun, they’re an amazing way to plan your renovation and hone in your own personal style. In this post, we help run you through how to make an amazing one, step by step, so you can really nail it.

Wondering how much a bathroom costs?. If you’re about to save for a bathroom renovation and you’re wondering how much it costs to fit a new bathroom in the UK, here are all the details.

This our Safestyle windows review who we chose to replace our front bay and office window. When we moved into our 1930s house back in 2016, one of the inconvenient truths flagged in our survey was that we would need to install new UPVC bay windows at some point fairly soon (in fact, most of the windows needed replacing). Read more…

It’s not uncommon to need to move a manhole outside of your house – a few of our Reno Club community have had to move manholes prior to building their extensions in particular.

Don’t be baffled by these renovation buzzwords! We’ll explain all…