Property development is a multifaceted business encompassing the purchase of raw land through renovation of existing buildings to selling the finished project. There are many skills involved and anyone wanting to start property development in Scotland or indeed anywhere should seek out the right people to help them with their projects.
Knowledge is key at all stages of property development and carrying out research before jumping into a project will pay off in the long run. Building from scratch may work in one area while the demand for renovated properties may be high in another. Finding this out in the beginning can mean the success or failure of your project.
Once you have decided what form your project will take seeking out the best location for your property development is important. This is where it pays to start gathering a team of design professionals around you. Architects, builders, surveyors and town planners can be worth their weight in gold if you bring them on to a project early. They can use their local knowledge to save you from making costly mistakes.
One of the first design professionals to look for is your architect. Often architects have worked closely with town planners, builders and a variety of other professionals and trades people and have developed a rapport with them. Find your architect and quite often you have found your whole design team. At Block Architects we have good quality contacts with all the design professionals you will need to make your project a success.
Property development in Scotland falls under its own planning laws as does property development elsewhere in the UK and the world for that matter and for this reason it is best to seek out a professional architect in the location in which you want to develop. However there are basics that remain constant where ever you decide to develop. As Block Architects are based in the central belt we are ideally located to serve the whole of Scotland.
Being good at DIY around your own home and having a good eye for design does not make you qualified as a property developer. There are standards to be adhered to and legal requirements to follow. You should also take into account the reason behind your property development. If you are planning to rent the property then you may not want to spend a lot on a brand new kitchen but you will need to conform to standards set out by the government. This goes for your electrics as well. You should not, for example, attempt to rewire a property unless you are fully qualified to do so.
If you are planning to sell your property development then you may feel that you want to put in those extra touches. A brand new kitchen, new flooring and perhaps an attic conversion maybe just the details to make your property stand out and sell.
Having a good rapport with all your property professionals will help keep you on track for what you want to achieve. Putting too much of a personal touch on a property can put other people off. Your architect and other consultants will help you keep in mind why you are doing the development and steer you towards what will sell or rent your property and what will not. Block Architects are straight forward and we do not use jargon. We will give you the best advice possible so that you get the outcome you want from your property development project.
There is still money to be made in property development in Scotland and elsewhere but now more than ever it is important to have a team of professionals on hand. Having an architect that you can work with and build rapport as your lead consultant can make or break your project. Choose wisely and consider their fees as an investment not an expense.
So whether you are looking for a piece of land to build your new development on, you want to renovate an old building or simply refresh a tired property you will need a team on hand to help you achieve your dream. Property development in Scotland, England or anywhere that starts with an architect will have a good chance of ending in success.
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