Where is the line between friendship/trust and professionalism with contractual obligations?
I’ve been in this industry long enough to say that it’s never about what you know, how experienced you are and or how well you do your...
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Julia Starzyk
- Dec 30, 2022
- 4 min
How there is always a Dave to save the day…
Let’s start this story, one November in London. You can probably imagine rain, wind and regular autumn fun. I was managing a project for...
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Julia Starzyk
- Dec 16, 2022
- 3 min
How much does it cost to hire a project manager for house renovation and is it money well spent?
This is a question I hear quite often. How much do you charge? How much do other construction project management services charge? How...
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Julia Starzyk
- Dec 2, 2022
- 3 min
What can you do about the neighbours building work noise?
As long as the world exists people will always live in large numbers around main water sources. The beauty of having direct access to...
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Julia Starzyk
- Nov 18, 2022
- 10 min
How to turn your home renovation into a royal nightmare
How to turn your home renovation into a royal nightmare - 25 biggest and most costly mistakes you can make when planning a refurb Turning...
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Julia Starzyk
- Nov 4, 2022
- 3 min
When NOT to sign a building contract
If you did not read or understand what you have just read - do not sign it! Please. Just don’t do it. I have some shocking news for you....
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Julia Starzyk
- Oct 21, 2022
- 4 min
What happens when building contracts are not followed...
You have probably read my previous post about contracts and why they are important. If not, stop now and go read the post ⬇️ Ultimately...
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Julia Starzyk
- Oct 7, 2022
- 4 min
Construction projects always take longer than you think
Every time I meet new clients, we talk about their aims, what they want to change and the conversation inevitably will get to the point -...
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Julia Starzyk
- Sep 23, 2022
- 3 min
5 biggest mistakes people make when starting home renovation building work
5 biggest mistakes people make when starting home renovation building work We have all been there. Bought a house, moved in, lived in it...
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Julia Starzyk
- Sep 9, 2022
- 3 min
Why use a JCT contract and what to do when things go wrong?
In the world of building works you have probably heard about the JCT (Joint Contracts Tribunal) Contract concept. It’s a standard form of...
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Julia Starzyk
- Aug 26, 2022
- 3 min
Different procurement methods… how to choose the right contract?
I love when people come to me and ask for a SIMPLE building contract. Ideally free as well. Let me translate what they mean by that: “So...
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Julia Starzyk
- Aug 12, 2022
- 5 min
What happens when you employ the wrong people to run your refurbishment project?
In today's episode of “Renovations going wrong” let me introduce you to Amy. Amy is a business owner. She has been running her...
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Julia Starzyk
- Jul 29, 2022
- 4 min
How to find the right builder for your refurbishment project
If you look anywhere online most likely the advice you will find will tell you to ask at least 5-10 builders for quotes. Well. If you...
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Julia Starzyk
- Jul 15, 2022
- 2 min
What to do when your builder goes bust?
The post pandemic market of building material and labour force is absolutely bonkers. You might have more luck throwing a load of...
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Julia Starzyk
- Jul 8, 2022
- 4 min
6 key tips before starting a home renovation in London
London is a specific place. It’s a big pot where we have a mixture of cultures, British heritage and modern taste. It’s one of the most...
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Julia Starzyk
- Jul 1, 2022
- 4 min
3 tips to get your renovation expectations right from the start
Running a survey is a great source of information. Running a home renovation survey is a great source of information and a pool of jokes...
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Julia Starzyk
- Jun 24, 2022
- 4 min
12 Biggest Traps Homeowners fall into when it comes to Renovation
If you have ever renovated a house beyond sanding paper and a lick of paint, you have probably faced some issues. Depending on a number...
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Julia Starzyk
- Jun 17, 2022
- 4 min
Do I need a building contract?
If I was given a pound every time someone asked me this question I wouldn’t be in business any more. I’d be living on the beach on a...
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Julia Starzyk
- Jun 10, 2022
- 3 min
5 things you shouldn’t really take advice from your interior designer on
The pandemic has definitely made an impact on human lives. It has made many people slow down and re-consider their career paths. Some...
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Julia Starzyk
- Jun 3, 2022
- 3 min
Who is a cost consultant and why do you need one on your project?
I hate the words Quantity Surveyor. It has absolutely no meaning to the general public. Cost consultant makes more sense as it kind of...
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