How to find the perfect architect

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If you've put off using an architect because of the cost, or fear you'll be ridiculed, check out our guide to affordable, approachable professionals.

Architects cut stress and mistakes by:

• Finding the right builders for the job

• Suggesting materials you or your builder wouldn't know about or have considered.

• Translating your ideas and anxieties into practical solutions, often finding space and light where you didn't think possible.

• Guiding you through the dull bits like the regulations and contractual obligations you need to deal with.

Discover our expert guide to finding the perfect Architect, and the 3 best ways to do so

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