I’ve always fancied the idea of engaging an architect (if I’m honest, inspired by Kevin Mc of TV fame), so I went to speak to one today.

My route in was the RIBA website (Google RIBA), which offers a referral service. Of the three on my list I managed to speak to two (one of whom chased me on a Friday night which is a refreshing role reversal).

I went to meet the first of them today and can’t say I was disappointed. I found the experience confidence building and somewhat inspirational. I now feel a whole lot more certain about the project. Although the costs seem to keep growing (the architects ‘cut’ around 14% of the total build) the project as a whole seems more achievable.

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Having embarked on this crazy journey I thought we should try to firm up on exactly what it will cost.

Easier said than done - my list of builders, kindly compiled by my father, has proven to be a series of unanswered calls and conversations with wives and children.

bbbrriinngg,bbbrriinngg…bbbrriinngg,bbbrriinngg {echoes in my ears}

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Start the ball rolling Visit estate agents and search the internet for properties in your chosen area.

Find something that you like in your own time. I hate the stress of needing to find a property. Let it happen, it will.

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Money!
Get financing agreed in principle, this will allow your to set you budget.
If you enjoyed that post, then read these…Where have all the builders gone? Part 2 on July 2nd, 2007Déjà vu….

I seem to have been here before….

With detailed plans and a bill of quantities all worked out, quotes from builders are the latest task… [...]

First answer the following questions:
1. Do you really want to do this?
2. Where do you want to do this?
3. Can you afford to do this?
Okay?…
Then proceed…
If you enjoyed that post, then read these…One small step…. on August 13th, 2007Despite the various pieces of tinkering and potching that I’ve committed over the past months, I never [...]