Build · 10 Feb 2025 · 5 min read
What DTCP approval actually covers
It is not a stamp of quality. It is a check on the layout. Here is what that means for your plot.
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Useful things,briefly said.
Six short notes on building, interiors and buying property. General guidance, not legal or engineering advice.
Interiors · 4 Mar 2025 · 4 min read
Vastu basics for a new home
A few practical principles, what they try to achieve, and how to apply them without wrecking a good plan.
Properties · 28 Mar 2025 · 6 min read
How to read a floor plan before you buy
Carpet area, built-up area, wall thickness and light: the five things to check on any plan.
Build · 15 Apr 2025 · 5 min read
Renovation vs. rebuild: how to decide
A sound frame is worth keeping. Here is how we check, and the three signs that mean start again.
Interiors · 6 May 2025 · 5 min read
Modular kitchens: what is worth the cost
Where to spend, where to save, and the two upgrades every family ends up regretting they skipped.
Properties · 27 May 2025 · 6 min read
A buyer's checklist before registration
Twelve things to check in the fortnight before you sign, from title chain to a final walk-through.