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Those currently undergoing extension, renovation, conversion or other building work on their homes have been reassured that the work can continue during lockdown. Although there has been no official full...

Howie Architects are very much aware of the ever-changing situation and of the growing concerns around Coronavirus (Covid-19), we therefore we want to make our clients aware of some of the precautionary...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

New laws laid in Parliament this week will allow homeowners in England to carry out more improvement or extension work without the requirement for planning permission. The new rules, which will come into...

Interest in new-build homes has rocketed since lockdown was lifted, according to a new survey by the Home Builders Federation (HBF). After spending months in their existing homes, more householders are...

More than half of those who own homes in the UK are prioritising plans to update our homes as Covid-19 restrictions continue to be eased. Some one in eight British homeowners say they are expecting to...

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has moved its virtual reality (VR) exhibition online. In response to the lockdown of its public buildings and galleries, RIBA has launched FREESTYLE: Architectural...