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    Celebrating 2024 and welcoming 2025, building together

    A look back at the NU year in 2024. A bigger team, some of the largest home renovations in London, and the plan for 2025.

  2. 6 min read

    Design and build services in Putney: a complete guide

    A guide to design and build in Putney. Planning and conservation rules, extensions around family life, and whole house renovation work.

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    A letter to private clients in London

    A letter to private clients in London setting out how NU Projects works. What to expect from a bespoke residential build.

  4. 2 min read

    Navigating building control: your guide to regulation compliance

    A plain guide to building control and regulation approval. The three stages of a submission, and local authority versus private routes.

  5. 6 min read

    Basement specialists in Fulham, Chelsea and South Kensington

    A guide to basements in Fulham, Chelsea and South Kensington. Planning, structure, waterproofing, party walls, ground conditions and fit out.

  6. 1 min read

    Turn key design and build in Chelsea and South Kensington

    Turn key design and build for Chelsea and South Kensington. Interior design, architecture, project management, extensions and basements.

  7. 3 min read

    Design and build in Mayfair: townhouse and apartment guide

    Planning a Mayfair renovation? See how NU coordinates heritage, interiors, MEP, cost planning, construction and aftercare for prime London homes.

  8. 1 min read

    Social media intern wanted

    A social media intern role at NU Projects, posted in 2023. What the job covered, and what we looked for in the people who applied.

  9. 1 min read

    An invitation to estate agents, our prime London podcast

    An invitation to estate agents. Our podcast tours prime London homes, looking at interiors, fit-outs and the market behind the price.

  10. 2 min read

    My entrepreneurial journey

    My entrepreneurial journey has been filled with ups and downs, but one thing that has remained constant is my drive and determination to succeed.

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    Our mission statement for 2023

    The NU Projects mission statement for 2023. What the team set out to do that year on design, client work and sustainable building.

  12. 6 min read

    Design and build in Fulham, Chelsea and South Kensington

    What a complete design and build service includes in Fulham, Chelsea and South Kensington. Why one accountable team produces a better home.

  13. 1 min read

    We are interested in buying your land or property

    We buy land and property for development across London. The sites we look for, and how quickly we can exchange contracts.

  14. 2 min read

    Permitted development rights: NU’s guide

    Before starting an extension or renovation project in London, the first obstacle many homeowners bump into is Planning Permission.

  15. 2 min read

    Innovative way of building: SIPS

    What structural insulated panels are and how they go together. Thermal performance, air quality, speed of build and sustainability explained.

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    London home extension: 5 ways to make it exciting

    Five ways to make a London extension more interesting. Timber and zinc cladding, skylights, glass boxes, orangeries and extra storeys.

  17. 3 min read

    Time to split your London property into flats

    If you were ever in the position of hunting for a flat in London, you know the struggle: the demand is high, the supply is low.

  18. 7 min read

    How to choose the right design and build company in London: 12 questions to ask

    Ask these 12 questions before appointing a London design-and-build company, from project evidence and cost control to MEP, quality and aftercare.

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    3 reasons to renovate your London home

    Your home is your safe place. If you have lived in the same place for years or have just moved in, it should reflect your taste and lifestyle.

  20. 3 min read

    Home extension in London: 6 tips how to start

    Six things to settle before a London home extension starts. Research, budget, permissions, building regulations, the team and who runs the job.

  21. 2 min read

    Choosing a construction company in West London

    What to ask a West London construction company before you appoint one. The checks that tell you whether it can run your job.

  22. 2 min read

    6 factors to consider before a London patio project

    Six things to think about before a patio project in London. Ideas, layout, size, design and materials for a small city garden.

  23. 3 min read

    Design and build phases of a basement conversion from West London builders

    The stages of a West London basement conversion. Surveyor visit, contract, design and planning, party wall agreement and the build.

  24. 2 min read

    Top 6 luxury basement conversion ideas from West London builders

    Basement extensions have been a popular response to the lack of living space for decades in areas like Kensington, Chelsea or Fulham.

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