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How much does it cost to remove a load bearing wall in the UK in 2024?

Real Life Architecture

Aug 54 min read

How much does it cost to remove a load bearing wall in the UK in 2024?

What it costs to demolish a load bearing wall in the UK in 2024

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Five House Extension Design Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Home

Real Life Architecture

Jul 166 min read

Five House Extension Design Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Home

The top five bad design ideas that could ruin a house extension

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Use WINTER to Save Thousands of Pounds Renovating Your Home

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Jun 237 min read

Use WINTER to Save Thousands of Pounds Renovating Your Home

Get the best price for a home renovation in the UK by doing the work over winter.

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How to build an extension on top of your garage in the UK

Real Life Architecture

Jun 25 min read

How to build an extension on top of your garage in the UK

Extending above a garage in the UK can be done but it comes at a cost. Is it worth it?

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Will The Labour Party Help Build Your House Extension?

Real Life Architecture

May 57 min read

Will The Labour Party Help Build Your House Extension?

Will the Labour Party policies on new housing actually make it more expensive to build an extension to your home?

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12 Ways to Build the Cheapest House Extension in the UK in 2024

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Apr 225 min read

12 Ways to Build the Cheapest House Extension in the UK in 2024

12 steps that will save you money on your house extension project.

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How Much Does a UK House Extension Cost in 2024

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Apr 73 min read

How Much Does a UK House Extension Cost in 2024

I publish a detailed breakdown of how much it cost to build this house extension in 2024

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Mar 151 min read

Real Life Architecture now has an Office

Big news, Real Life Architecture now has a real life office in Edinburgh. This is a co-working space and has a meeting room available by...

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Jan 14 min read

Do You Need an Architect for a House Extension in the UK?

Do you need an architect for a house extension?

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Nov 12, 20238 min read

A Design Guide to Bathrooms

In this post I want to show you how to create a great bathroom in your home. I'm going to use images from several of my own designs,...

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Real Life Architecture

Nov 6, 20239 min read

A Design Guide to Kitchens

I have been a self-employed Architect in the UK since 2009. In my day job I specialise in designing private homes and I want to show you...

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Real Life Architecture

Oct 28, 20235 min read

Buying a house to make it MUCH BIGGER

Have you been trying to buy the ideal family home but can't seem to find the right property? Maybe you’ve decided to buy a house, and...

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Oct 22, 20231 min read

WOW! Real Life Architecture Blog is in the Top 10!

Just a short post to share the news. FeedSpot listed the Real Life Architecture Blog at no. 10 in its Best UK Architecture Blogs and...

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How To Get a Fixed Price House Extension

Real Life Architecture

Oct 21, 20235 min read

How To Get a Fixed Price House Extension

So you want to build a house extension in the UK, you’ve never done this before but you've heard somewhere that contractors can do...

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Real Life Architecture

Oct 14, 20237 min read

What Is Under This House?

Have you been trying to buy the ideal family home but can't seem to find the right property? Maybe you’ve decided to buy a house, and...

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How Does a Self Build Mortgage Work in the UK

Real Life Architecture

Oct 8, 20237 min read

How Does a Self Build Mortgage Work in the UK

Have you ever dreamed about buying a site and building your own home? My name is Níall and Ive been working as an Architect in the UK...

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New Architecture Trends on Instagram (2023)

Real Life Architecture

Sep 28, 20236 min read

New Architecture Trends on Instagram (2023)

It is one of the biggest questions in Architecture. How do I get more likes on Instagram? No, I'm kidding, what Architects really want to...

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How to save money on a house extension in the UK

Real Life Architecture

Sep 23, 20237 min read

How to save money on a house extension in the UK

Like all construction projects, house extensions have become increasingly expensive over the last few years. Since Covid, inflation in...

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TWO WAYS Permitted Development Could RUIN YOUR HOME

Real Life Architecture

Sep 17, 20236 min read

TWO WAYS Permitted Development Could RUIN YOUR HOME

If you own a home in the UK you might be aware of something called permitted development. It's the right to make modest alterations or...

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How Much Glass Can a House Extension Have in the UK

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Sep 10, 20235 min read

How Much Glass Can a House Extension Have in the UK

I have been a self employed Architect in the UK since 2009. I specialise in altering and extending private homes. One thing all my...

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