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Whether you are buying, selling or improving, our helpful articles are packed full of ideas that will help add value to your home.

Starting out Most building projects fall into four main categories, some of which will require planning permission and/or a Party Wall Agreement with your neighbours. Read more...		Choosing the right builder Do your research. A building firm could be in your home for several weeks, so it is important that you trust them. Read more...
What to do if anything goes wrong Be realistic - Builders aren't mind readers, so if your project is not going to plan you must spell it out and explain what you do want. Read more...		Improve or Move? A well-planned home improvement project will add to the sales potential of your property whether you sell immediately or a few years down the line. Read more...
Before you buy Phil Spencer presenter of Channel 4's Location, Location and MD of Garrington Home Finders explains how to get organised. Read more...		The Great Outdoors Maintaining and improving the outside of your home is well worth the investment and will always make it more marketable. Read more...
Seasonal checklist A stitch in time. . . Read more...		Beat "Builders' Stress" Having builders in ranks as one of the most stressful times of your life Read more...
Top ten stress busters Keep cool, keep talking and keep it friendly Read more...		Jargon Buster If you don't know your purlin from your pointing, our jargon-busting glossary of builders' terms should help. Read more...
Protecting your investment With builders in your home and amongst your family and possessions, it is inevitable that stress levels will be high. Read more...		Working with your builder Once you have chosen a builder, put your agreement in writing, so both parties have a clear understanding of the scope and cost of the work. Read more...

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• Starting out
• Choosing the right builder
• What to do if anything goes wrong
• Improve or Move
• Before You Buy
• The Great Outdoors
• Seasonal Checklist
• Beat "Builders' Stress"
• Top ten stress busters
• Jargon Buster
• Protecting your investment
• Working with your builder

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