Blog236 posts, 2017 to 2026
The design and build journal.
Every job teaches something. This is where it gets written up. Planning, basements, costs, finishes and the people who build them.
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Interior design3 min read
Bespoke joinery studio, Fulham High Street
Inside the NU Projects design studio on Fulham High Street: Cochrane Bespoke hand made kitchens, wardrobes, vanity units and furniture. Come and see it.
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Loft conversion4 min read
Loft conversion cost in London
What a loft conversion costs in London, why it is the cheapest way to add a room, and how to tell a real estimate from a guess before you sign.
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Design and build4 min read
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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Architecture6 min read
Architect vs design and build: which to choose
Compare architect-led and design-and-build routes for a London renovation, including accountability, cost, programme, design quality and risk.
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Home renovation3 min read
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.
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Home renovationArea guides9 areas
North London area guides
One guide to each area. The houses, the planning position, and the work each place takes.
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Interior design3 min read
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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Home renovation3 min read
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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Architecture4 min read
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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Home renovation6 min read
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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Extensions3 min read
Extending a Victorian London home
How do you extend a Victorian London home without losing its character? NU Projects explains planning, layouts, materials, light and original features.
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Architecture4 min read
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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Home renovation4 min read
Hidden costs of renovating in Fulham
Planning a renovation in Fulham, Chelsea or South Kensington? NU Projects explains access, approvals, heritage, services and other hidden costs.
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Basements5 min read
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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Interior design3 min read
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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Home renovation5 min read
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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Home renovation3 min read
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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Home renovation2 min read
Home builders in Cobham, Weybridge and 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.
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