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MAINTAINING YOUR SANITY DURING RENOVATIONS #2

# Tip 1: Set A Realistic Budget

Setting a realistic budget is essential when extending your house. Every construction project has variable costs, which reveal themselves as the project progresses.

Before starting your project, conduct thorough research to determine the average cost of house extensions in your area and for your specific type of renovation. Obtain multiple quotes from reliable contractors, ideally at least three, and diligently compare them.

Additionally, it's wise to allocate some contingency funds to account for unexpected expenses or any necessary changes that may arise during the project. As the project progresses and there is more certainty regarding costs, the contingency amount can be reduced.

By being cost-conscious in the early stages, savings can be used to put the cherry on top in terms of finishes (For example, higher spec appliances and furniture).

By setting a realistic budget, you'll be able to plan your house extension more effectively, minimizing stress and frustration along the way.

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#1 The Pitfalls of Extending a House (And How to Avoid Them)

Extending or renovating a house can be a great way to add space, functionality, and value to your home. Whether you want to create a larger kitchen, a home office, an extra bedroom, or a sunroom, renovating your house can help you achieve your dream home without having to move.

However, renovating a house is not a simple or easy project. It involves planning, designing, budgeting, hiring, building, and managing various aspects of the construction process. It also comes with some potential pitfalls that can derail your project, increase your costs, or compromise your quality.

Join us in this series of blog posts, where we will discuss some of the common pitfalls of renovating a house and how to avoid them. By following these tips, you can ensure that your house renovation project goes smoothly and successfully.

FPT - Port of Cape Town
The brief from the client was to provide vehicle access to the first floor in order to open up this area for parking and storage. After assessing various options, the final configuration was chosen based on accessibility, suitability for the proposed usage and cost. The construction of this ramp allows the client to access an additional 5000m2 of warehouse space & 2000m2 of parking space.

"Stellenbosch exhibits many contrasts, and one is most evident on its streets: mobility. Despite its picturesque, walkable streets, it seems stuck in a permanent traffic jam."

The solution:

"The vision of a sustainable, car-free transport future for Stellenbosch", with design input from Stephen Boshoff, Associate for Strategy, Planning and Development at Built Environment Partnership.

Built Environment Partnership - This is how we serve.

Movement For All Op-ed: Vision of a sustainable, car-free transport future for Stellenbosch The Winelands town is a great testing ground to get mobility right and to reap all the economic benefits for its residents.

Urban Design, Land Enablement and Rezoning of Swartklip Site, Erf 75850.

We are pleased to share our ongoing involvement with Airports Company South Africa, as project Managers, Transport Engineers & Town planners on the project, Urban Design, Land Use Enablement and Rezoning of Swartklip Site since 2019.

With a conservation area of 261ha and 247ha area of land for development, this mixed-use development will act as a catalyst for integrating Mitchells Plain and Khayelitsha and creating a dignified area of recreational, environmental, social, economic opportunity.

Built Environment Partnership - This is how we serve.
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Access the link below to view the public participation process for the draft scoping report, which is available in English, Afrikaans, and isiXhosa.

http://infinityenv.co.za/public-documents/swartklip-scopingreport