The biggest surprise of all?
Ourrenovation storystarted before we’d even officially closed.
Our biggest lesson has been that this process is not for the impatient or the faint of heart.
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Here are some tips on who to hire that I learned from my experience building a home renovation team.
In the U.K., you dont work with a realtor the way you do in the U.S.
Without her, we would have been flying into the renovation process blindly, so she was particularly key.
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Tip
It is important to ask questions from the start.
This is the best way to start your renovation journey from the strongest possible position.
This is a jot down of lawyer who is trained in negotiations and UK real estate law.
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That was where our solicitor stepped in.
Still, it gave us even more insight into the amount of work we were taking on.
We started off by researching architects and contractors local to our village, but it was overwhelming.
Somewhere along the way, we connected with a local project manager who we were told, knows everyone!
Our contractor is a total “yes” man, which is great and also terrifying.
This will be first on the list.
I was on the fence about needing this.
Surely I can pick out our curtains and bedding on my own, right?
But an interior designer does so much more than that.
Dont get me wrongyou can absolutely hire someone to only do your soft goods.
To begin the process, our architect needed something called a measured survey.
Basically, the Heritage Committee is there to ensure that historic homes are preserved for generations to come.
But once we know, the real fun will begin.
