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Practical guides and insights for UK homeowners managing their own builds.
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How Much Cash You Need Through a Kitchen Extension (And When)
How much deposit for an extension, when stage payments fall due, and where the big lumps land: a month-by-month cash curve of a real UK kitchen extension.
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Builder Deposits and Stage Payments in the UK: What's Normal, What's a Red Flag (2026)
Typical UK builder deposits run 10-15%. Stage payments are tied to milestones, with 5% retention held back. Here is what should be in your contract and the warning signs to walk away from.