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How to Pay Less VAT on Home Renovations in the UK
Most people assume that building work on a home in the UK is charged at 20% VAT. And most of the time, they are right. But there are specific circumstances where that drops to 5% and in one case, it drops to zero. Because one of those circumstances involves a very particular type of property and if you know about it before you buy, it could save you a serious amount of money Before I go any further: I am an Architect, not an accountant or tax adviser. Nothing in this video is
Real Life Architecture
May 305 min read


EU v’s UK - Who Builds Better Homes?
Are new homes in the EU better than the UK. Can owners and architects in Britain learn anything from builders and designers in Europe?
Real Life Architecture
Feb 282 min read


Advice Before Buying an Old House in the UK
What to look for when buying an old house in the UK
Real Life Architecture
Feb 15, 202510 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
Real Life Architecture
Aug 5, 20244 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.
Real Life Architecture
Jun 23, 20247 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,...
Real Life Architecture
Nov 12, 20238 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...
Real Life Architecture
Oct 28, 20235 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...
Real Life Architecture
Oct 14, 20237 min read


Maybe you don't need a house extension
Is your house too small. Do you need more space? Are you thinking about building an extension to solve that problem. Stop, maybe you...
Real Life Architecture
Jun 1, 20236 min read
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