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How do architects fees work?
How does the fee structure of most architects tend to work?
Planning permission for building a house in countryside
If I'm building a house in the countryside does it need to be done under paragraph 80?
Do Architects need to show me their insurance?
Should an architect (or even are they legally obligated) to show me a copy of their PII/professional indemnity insurance?
Designs/plans for garage conversion
How long does it generally take an architect to complete plans/designs for a medium-sized garage conversion?
Doing up and serving a party wall notice
Can an architect help me with doing up and serving a party wall notice? Or would I need to contact another professional for this?
CAD drawings on file
How long do architects keep CAD drawings on file for a client before removing them? Are there rules surrounding this?
Local authority inspectors vs independent inspectors
In general, is it better to consult with a local authority building inspector or an independent one when you're designing and building a big house extension?
Extension design for back of house
The back of my house doesn't get a lot of sun. What would you recommend we put into extension design to make sure it isn't too dark?
Apps and software to visualise extension design
I'm not very good at visualising things, so I'm struggling to decide on the size and design of my extension. Do architects have software or apps that can help with this and is this something I can request when engaging one?
What to look for when hiring an architect?
Apart from being RIBA chartered, what else should you look for in an architect that you're going to use for a house renovation and extension?
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