Aaron Basi

Home extension gone wrong
12/02/2026

Planning Application Fees in England Are Increasing From 1 April 2026

If you’re considering submitting a planning application in England, there’s an important deadline approaching. From 1 April 2026, planning application fees will increase…

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UK Short-Term Let Rules Are Tightening
08/01/2026

Short-Term Let Rules Are Tightening: Act Now Before Permitted Development Rights Vanish

 Short-term lets have become part of the landscape across the UK. From Airbnb apartments in city centres to quaint holiday cottages,…

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Home Extension Design Trends UK 2025: Expert Ideas, Planning Tips & Inspiration
28/11/2025

What If My Planning Application is Approved With Conditions?

 You open your decision notice, your eyes go straight to the first line, and you see the word you’ve been waiting…

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Self-Build & Custom-Build in England: Why Councils Are More Supportive Today
19/11/2025

Self-Build & Custom-Build in England: Why Councils Are More Supportive Today

 Thinking about building a home you’ll live in yourself? The wind is finally at your back. In England, local planning authorities must…

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Home extension gone wrong
14/11/2025

Home Extensions Gone Wrong: Why House‑Extension Applications Get Refused and How to Avoid It

 When a house‑extension application is refused, it is rarely because a design is “ugly” and almost always because it conflicts with…

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How to Find the Best Properties for Conversion to Flats in the UK?
14/10/2025

How to Find the Best Properties for Conversion to Flats in the UK?

 Converting a property into flats is one of the ways to increase rental income, boost long-term property value, and contribute to…

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