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Open-book estimate for a London renovation
An open-book estimate shows what each element costs, what is assumed and what is excluded. What to look for in a London renovation quote, and what to ask.
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Party wall agreement cost in London
What a London party wall agreement costs, and who handles the notices and awards. Why it can delay a project but never stop one.
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Ten North London areas and what gets built
Ten areas across North London, and the work each one takes. Period houses, hillside sites, estate grounds and lower ground floors.
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10 costly London renovation mistakes
Avoid ten costly London renovation mistakes. NU Projects explains how better surveys, design, budgeting, procurement and management protect your home.
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Design and build or traditional tender?
Design and build or traditional tender? NU Projects compares responsibility, programme, quality and cost certainty for prime London renovations.
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High end renovation cost in London, 2026
Compare realistic 2026 high-end London renovation rates, professional fees, contingency and the factors that drive total project cost.
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Inside a prime London renovation
Inside the NU Projects prime London renovation process, from first consultation and design through approvals, construction, snagging and handover.
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What sets the cost of a basement
What a London basement actually costs in 2026. Shell against fit out, what sits outside the build rate, fees, contingency and the hidden risks.
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What £1 million buys in a London renovation
See what a £1 million prime London renovation budget may cover, what can stretch it and how design, cost planning and procurement protect value.
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Why London renovation budgets go wrong
Seven costs that get left out of early renovation budgets. How to test a figure before you commit, and where to put the money first.
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Why the cheapest building quote costs more
Why can the cheapest building quote become expensive? NU Projects explains scope, exclusions, allowances, variations and how to compare London tenders.
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Super prime design and build, Home Counties
Design and build for super prime houses across the Home Counties. Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire and Kent, run by one accountable team under one contract.
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Introducing NU MEP, the London M&E division
NU MEP is the mechanical and electrical division of NU Projects. What it covers, how it is run, and who it works with across London.
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NU MEP, the M&E subcontractor
NU MEP as the mechanical and electrical subcontractor on a main contract. Technical oversight, reliable delivery and clear accountability.
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How we deliver a high spec finish
How NU Projects delivers a high spec finish on every luxury London refurbishment. Quality craftsmanship, premium materials, and precision in every detail.
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Architect and contractor as one team
Why your architect and contractor must collaborate from day one. How early involvement saves time, reduces cost, and delivers better London refurbishments.
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The NU Projects build cost calculator
Estimate early costs for a London renovation, extension, loft or basement with the NU Build Cost Calculator, then progress to a detailed cost plan.
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NU Projects, discreet design and build for N2
How NU Projects works on N2 property. Design and build as one responsibility, discretion, and what protects long term value on a street like this.
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NU Projects design and build process
Discover NU Projects’ design and build process from concept to completion for premium residential projects. Learn how we ensure quality and accountability.
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London interior designers: 10 checks
Choosing a London interior designer? Ten checks on evidence, scope, fees, purchasing, coordination, site involvement and aftercare.
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Design and build for super prime homes
Why design and build has become the preferred route on super prime London homes, and what changes when one team carries both halves.
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London building costs per square metre
Compare 2026 London building costs per sq m for extensions, lofts, renovations, basements, new builds and prime specifications.
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A 200 year old house, designed and built
Week by week on a West London renovation. Strip out finished, original brickwork exposed, and an engineer report before the chimneys go.
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Marylebone project, design and build by NU
A filmed design meeting for a one-bedroom flat in Marylebone. Five-metre ceilings, original ornate plaster and how the scheme begins.
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