Research Reports

Designing Eco-Friendly Homes: A 2025 Guide

The quest for designing truly eco-friendly, Passivhaus-level, and zero-carbon homes in the UK isn’t just some lofty ideal anymore; it’s rapidly becoming a practical necessity. Particularly when we talk about enhancing the energy efficiency of […]

Research Reports

UK’s New EV Charging Rules

Powering Up Britain: Unpacking the UK’s Mandate for EV Charging in New Homes The hum of an electric motor, almost imperceptible, is fast becoming the soundtrack of our journey towards a greener future. It’s an […]

Architecture

Self-Builders Get Fast-Track Approval

Charting a New Course: The UK Government’s Fast-Track for Self-Builders For anyone who’s ever dreamed of crafting their own home, the vision is usually one of architectural drawings, carefully selected materials, and the sheer satisfaction […]

Architecture

Pre-Application Advice: A Guide

Navigating the Maze: Why Pre-Application Advice is Your Secret Weapon in Building Projects Embarking on a building project, whether it’s a cosy home extension, a commercial development, or an entirely new housing estate, feels a […]

Architecture

Unlocking Leasehold Reforms: Your Guide

The UK’s property landscape, steeped in centuries of complex legal traditions, has just seen a monumental shift. The government’s recent leasehold reforms, encapsulated primarily within the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024, mark a genuinely […]