An architect's checks before you offer on an older property — the roof, the planning history, what Street View reveals, and why a survey only tells you half the story.

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

Níall Hedderman · ARB-registered architect · RIBA Chartered Member I've run my own architecture practice in Edinburgh since 2009, specialising in altering, extending and renovating homes. Since 2022 I've given over 340 online consultations to homeowners and buyers across the UK. 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 then make it much bigger, so it works for you. This house was

Níall Hedderman · ARB-registered architect · RIBA Chartered Member I've run my own architecture practice in Edinburgh since 2009, specialising in altering, extending and renovating homes. Since 2022 I've given over 340 online consultations to homeowners and buyers across the UK. 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 then build an extension, to make it work for you. That’s what