Top 10 useful websites for renovators
* For at-a-glance information on planning visit onlineplanningoffices.co.uk.
* To find a reputable builder contact the National Federation of Builders.
* Or, try the Federation of Master Builders.
* For an architect, try the Royal Institute of British Architects.
* Download valuable information on building regulations from the Government's Planning Portal.
* To find a structural engineer visit the Institution of Structural Engineers.
* The local land registry will tell you what your neighbours or predecessor paid for their house.
* Contact RICS for a lost of local chartered surveyors.
* Do your homework. Where is it best to invest? Visit Propertyfinder to research property price information and what you can get for your budget.
* Check the dates and venues for this year's nationwide Homebuilding & Renovating Shows.
