One question we’re often asked is whether, if you replace the windows in your home, you should apply for planning permission first. The short answer, in most cases, is no. (Equally, planning permission isn’t necessary for minor improvements, maintenance and repairs.) If you’re replacing your windows or doors with models which look similar to those

Conservatories offer many benefits, from the extra space to increased natural light in your property. They’re cost-effective, generally exempt from building regulations and planning permission, and you can fit one quickly and with minimal hassle. That said, a project on this scale shouldn’t be undertaken lightly, and there are several things you’ll need to think

Aluminium window frames have come a long way since the 1980s, when householders were faced with ill-fitting, ugly-looking products offering no choice or subtlety when it came to colour. These days, this metal is increasingly the material of choice for architects working on new-build designs, for which the slim, sleek lines of aluminium windows can