Journal402 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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More from the archive.
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Interior design3 min read
Ten North London areas, and what gets built in them
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 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.
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Architecture4 min read
Design and build or traditional tender: which route gives homeowners more cost certainty?
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
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.
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Extensions3 min read
How to extend a Victorian London home without destroying its character
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: from first sketch to final handover
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
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.
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Basements5 min read
The real cost of a London basement: what homeowners need to know before starting
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 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.
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Home renovation5 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.
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Home renovation3 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.
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Home renovation2 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.
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Design and build3 min read
Looking for a luxury design and build company for super prime homes across the 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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Home renovation2 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.
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Design and build6 min read
Luxury design and build contractors for Cookham, Sonning and Pangbourne, Berkshire
Design and build for country homes in Cookham, Sonning and Pangbourne. One team for architecture, planning, construction and fit-out.
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Home renovation6 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.
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Home renovation6 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.
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Design and build6 min read
Luxury design and build contractors for Bray and Maidenhead Riverside
Design and build for Thames-side houses in Bray and Maidenhead. How one accountable team runs a private country-home project.
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Home renovation6 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.
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Home renovation6 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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Home renovation6 min read
Luxury design and build contractors for Oxshott and the Crown Estate
Private estate houses in Oxshott and the Crown Estate, Surrey. Interior design, bespoke joinery, MEP and fit-out run by one team.
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Home renovation6 min read
Luxury design and build contractors for Wentworth Estate, Virginia Water
How a private estate renovation is run on Wentworth, Virginia Water. Planning, construction and interiors handled under one roof.
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Home renovation6 min read
Luxury design and build contractors for Weybridge, Surrey
#nu Town & Country delivers luxury design and build in Weybridge, Surrey. Architecture, construction and MEP for super-prime private estate homes.
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