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Building and Renovating Basics: Plan, Build and Finish Well
Learn how to plan a build or renovation, set a realistic budget, check permissions, choose the right people, manage the work and finish with a safe, well-built home.
- 1Choosing your project: build, renovate or extendUnderstand the main types of building work and decide which project fits your needs, your property and your budget.
- 2Setting a realistic budgetLearn what goes into the cost of building work, how to plan for surprises and how to check you can pay for the whole project.
- 3Permissions, land and legal checksLearn which approvals and ownership checks most building projects need, and who to ask about the rules where you live.
- 4Choosing designers, engineers and buildersLearn who does what on a building project and how to choose, compare and agree terms with the right professionals.
- 5Materials and the stages of a buildUnderstand the usual order of building work and how to choose, buy and store materials that suit your project.
- 6Managing the work on siteLearn how to follow progress, control quality and costs, handle changes and keep everyone safe while building work happens.
- 7Finishing, handover and looking after your buildingLearn how to check finished work, collect the right documents and keep your building in good condition for years.