Home renovation in the journal.

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All 142, twenty four at a time.

1. 24 September 20263 min read

   Snagging and handover on a London renovation

   Practical completion is not the day everything is done. What snagging covers, how a defects period differs from a warranty, what a handover pack needs.

2. 18 September 20263 min read

   Stage payments on a London renovation

   How stage payments and valuations work on a London renovation, what retention holds back, how provisional sums differ from contingency, and what to ask.

3. 1 September 20263 min read

   The Fulham house that started in a coffee queue

   A basement, a rear extension and a full renovation in Fulham. One contract and one team. Three years from the first drawing to handover.

4. 25 August 20262 min read

   Full house renovation cost London: why the band is so wide

   Why a London full renovation is quoted as a band. What puts a project at each end. How to use the figure before drawings exist.

5. 27 July 20263 min read

   I never planned any of this: 16 years building luxury London homes

   Sixteen years of building high end London homes, told by the founder. Trust, planning ahead, the small details and the people who make it work.

6. 18 July 20264 min read

   Belsize Park luxury home renovation: the complete NW3 design and build guide

   Renovating in Belsize Park and NW3. Stucco villas, conservation rules, extensions for family living, mews houses and flats.

7. 18 July 20264 min read

   Crouch End luxury home renovation: the complete N8 design and build guide

   Renovating a Victorian family house in Crouch End. Side return extensions, loft conversions, basements and bespoke joinery across N8.

8. 18 July 20264 min read

   Hadley and Barnet luxury home renovation: the complete EN5 design and build guide

   Renovating a period house in Hadley or Barnet. Conservation and planning in EN5, extensions, mature trees and the grounds around the house.

9. 18 July 20265 min read

   Highgate luxury home renovation: the complete N6 design and build guide

   Renovating a period or modernist home in Highgate. Conservation in N6, extensions for light, hillside sites and lower ground basements.

10. 18 July 20264 min read

    Islington luxury home renovation: the complete N1 design and build guide

    A guide to renovating a Georgian home in Islington N1. Conservation rules, listed buildings, rear extensions, lower ground floors and lofts.

11. 18 July 20264 min read

    Muswell Hill luxury home renovation: the complete N10 design and build guide

    A renovation guide for the Edwardian family houses of Muswell Hill, N10. Extensions, lofts, sloping sites and interior architecture.

12. 18 July 20264 min read

    Totteridge luxury home renovation: the complete N20 design and build guide

    A design and build guide to renovating in Totteridge, N20. Whole house work, new wings, landscape, wellness rooms and basements.

13. 16 July 20263 min read

    10 renovation mistakes that can cost London homeowners hundreds of thousands

    Avoid ten costly London renovation mistakes. NU Projects explains how better surveys, design, budgeting, procurement and management protect your home.

14. 16 July 20266 min read

    How much does a high end home renovation cost in London in 2026?

    Compare realistic 2026 high-end London renovation rates, professional fees, contingency and the factors that drive total project cost.

15. 16 July 20264 min read

    The hidden costs of renovating in Fulham, Chelsea and South Kensington

    Planning a renovation in Fulham, Chelsea or South Kensington? NU Projects explains access, approvals, heritage, services and other hidden costs.

16. 16 July 20263 min read

    What does £1 million buy you in a prime London home 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.

17. 16 July 20265 min read

    Why most London renovation budgets are wrong before construction even begins

    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.

18. 16 July 20263 min read

    Why the cheapest building quote is often the most expensive decision

    Why can the cheapest building quote become expensive? NU Projects explains scope, exclusions, allowances, variations and how to compare London tenders.

19. 31 May 20262 min read

    Looking for a high-end home builder in Cobham, Weybridge, Oxshott or Esher?

    Looking for a luxury design and build company for super prime homes? Discover NU Town & Country’s craftsmanship and trust for your dream home.

20. 31 May 20262 min read

    Luxury country homes, private estates and high-end refurbishments across Surrey

    Luxury country homes, private estates and refurbishment across Surrey and the Home Counties, with the design and the build under one contract.

21. 23 May 20266 min read

    Luxury design and build for super-prime homes in Surrey and Berkshire

    Design and build for super prime homes in Surrey and Berkshire. Architecture, planning, MEP, joinery and finishing carried by one accountable team.

22. 23 May 20266 min read

    Luxury design and build contractors for Ascot, Berkshire

    What a full design and build service covers for large Ascot houses. Architecture, planning, MEP, joinery and finishing in one team.

23. 23 May 20266 min read

    Luxury design and build contractors for Cobham, Fairmile and Oxshott

    Country-house design and build around Cobham, Fairmile and Oxshott. New-build homes, private estates and whole-house renovation.

24. 23 May 20266 min read

    Luxury design and build contractors for Esher, Claremont and Blackhills, Surrey

    Large-house design and build in Esher, Claremont and Blackhills. In-house architecture, construction and MEP, with 40 years behind it.

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