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Converting house plans

cliffnook2000 — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:59:25 +0000

I have a plan in .PDF format which I now need to convert to suitable drawings for planning permission and for submitting to builders for construction.
Is there any "magic" software out there which will allow me to do this or, if not, how do I go about getting the requird detailed drawings and specs.

Converting house plans

cliffnook2000 — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:59:25 +0000

Converting house plans

cliffnook2000 — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:59:25 +0000

Converting house plans

cliffnook2000 — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:59:25 +0000

Buying new build from a builder Advice

Nancy McArdle — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:25:19 +0000

We are at the initial stages of meeting a builder who is offering a new build 3 bed house for sale. It is not built yet but it has an asking price. We are completely new to this type of purchase. We are looking for advice on how to proceed. For example, do you make an offer on the project the way you would do if buying a house? Who do you go to to get independent valuation? What are the essentials do's and dont's? We know we need a solicitor from the start. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Gerard & Nancy

National Homebuilding & Renovating Show 2010

Isobel Harris — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:54:41 +0000

Not long to go until the 2010 National Homebuilding & Renovating Show at the NEC in Birmingham! 18-21 March 2010

Capital Gains & Value Added Tax

Kevin Burton — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:44:40 +0000

I have recently received planning consent to build a house in my garden and will move into the property on completion; I will be selling my current property in the mean time.

How long do I have to live in the property to avoid paying capital gains tax or having to refund my VAT?

spray plastering

Dan Biggs — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:23:55 +0000

Hi There,

I am trying to find some information on spray plastering, the technique of applying a thin layer of plaster by spray gun.
I saw it used on grand designs, But want to know if I can hire the equipment myself.
i have tried to find what equipment i need but can not.
Can anyone help,
Thanks in advance.

Dan

How do we check foundations?

Newtothis — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:31:09 +0000

Is there an easy way to check the depth of footings under an existing structure?

Our house had a sunroom extension to the kitchen when we bought it. It has full height cavity walls extending about 10ft either side, with UPVC glass the entire 20ft width & a polycarb roof. It is cold in winter & we want to replace the roof & the UPVC with either a tiled roof & bifold doors, or with a 'glass box' type design, retaining the existing walls and floor.

How do we check foundations?

Newtothis — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:31:09 +0000

Is there an easy way to check the depth of footings under an existing structure?