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The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has joined other leading bodies in the built environment in calling on the government to require the installation of sprinklers in schools. The organisation...

You are about to embark upon an extension, renovation, conversion or remodelling project and are wondering whether to employ an architect. Here are the top five reasons for doing so: Lifting the stress...

New research commissioned by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) reveals the significant impact of the coronavirus pandemic on how people want to live and work at home. UK homeowners are increasingly...

Summer might be over and winter well on the way, but homeowners with gardens or outside spaces are being urged not to stop gardening. Broadcaster and chartered horticulturist David Domoney says now more...

Winter warming and a touch of luxury are the home interior trends we are likely to be seeing this autumn 2020 season. Look out for colours and textures to help you feel cosy, relaxed and perhaps a little...

Homes close to green open spaces and with private gardens are expected to become more desirable than ever following the global Covid-19. The August 2020 RICS UK Residential Survey has revealed the pandemic...

Since the beginning of this month, permitted development rights have been relaxed, which may well be of interest to anyone considering carrying out an extension. Permitted developments generally mean changes...

The time it takes to sell a home in the UK has reduced across all regions and countries and house prices look set to remain steady, according to recent research by Zoopla. Driven by an imbalance in supply...

Those interested in carrying out a self-build home project would be more likely to consider brownfield sites if they were offered financial incentives like commercial developers. Recent research from Ipswich...

More homeowners than ever seem to be looking into the possibility of extending their properties rather than moving to new homes at the moment. This might mean building out to the side, rear or front of...

The Royal Institute of Architects (RIBA) has welcomed moves to help households become more energy efficient but has called for steps to ensure value for money and savings. From the end of September, builders,...

Google searches for glazed extensions such as orangeries, garden rooms and conservatories doubled during the Covid-19 lockdown earlier this year, according to a recent study. The research, carried out...