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Hosted by Tina Patel & Bart Kolosowski · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 23 episodes
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The Home Project Podcast helps homeowners navigate the complex world of architecture and construction with clarity and confidence. Hosted by architect Tina Patel and quantity surveyor Bart Kolosowski, the show breaks down how residential projects really work — from early ideas and budgeting, through design, planning, procurement, construction, and handover. Each episode explains the risks, terminology, and decisions that shape outcomes, translating industry knowledge into plain English. The goal is simple: to help you avoid costly mistakes, make informed decisions, and run a calmer, more predictable home project. Whether you’re planning an extension, renovation, or full refurbishment, this podcast gives you the insight professionals use every day — without the jargon, confusion, or horror stories.
Tina Patel & Bart Kolosowski hosts The Home Project Podcast, a leisure show with 23 episodes published.
Why does your structural engineer cost you more than expected? Engineering fees often take the blame, but the real cost drivers lie elsewhere. This episode unpacks what a structural engineer does on a residential project
Do you know if your renovation actually needs a party wall notice? Most homeowners assume the Party Wall Act exists to stop them building. In this episode, we unpack the Party Wall Act with a chartered party wall surveyo
Are your renovation decisions quietly draining your budget? The advice to get a structural survey is well established. The advice to get professional input before you even make an offer is not. In this episode, we dig in
Should budget or design come first? The assumption is that a design can always be scaled back once the costs land. We explore why setting a budget and developing a design in isolation is one of the most costly mistakes i
Are you spending money before your project has even begun? The assumption is that the sooner works start on site, the sooner the project is finished. In reality, a premature start is one of the fastest ways to waste sign
Is your renovation idea as viable as you think it is? The figure in a homeowner's head and the layout they've settled on are rarely either accurate or final. We explore how to properly stress-test a project before it cos
Is the planning system really as unpredictable as everyone says? Plenty of homeowners treat a refusal as a catastrophe and an approval as a green light to break ground. Neither assumption holds up. We walk through the en
What if you could see every planning delay coming? The delays most homeowners fear are more predictable than they think. We sit down with Geoff Megarity, planning consultant at Bell Cornwell, to map out exactly where del
Do you really know what your permitted development rights allow? The rules are nationally set, locally interpreted, and full of conditions that can catch even experienced owners out. We cover what permitted development a
Is planning permission as frightening as everyone says? Planning is a black box where decisions are made arbitrarily, and outcomes are impossible to predict. We cut through the confusion with chartered town planner Aaron
What decisions shape the success of a home build? A residential project can take three to four years, yet many of the most important decisions happen long before construction begins. In this episode we walk through the e
Do you know what actually changes the moment you get the keys? Handover feels like the finish line, but for most homeowners it marks the start of a process they have never been prepared for. We cover everything that happ
Is your build being managed, or just happening? The build phase feels like the moment everything finally comes to life. But without the right management structure in place, it's also where home builds quietly unravel. We
Is your contractor selection process setting your project up to fail? The assumption is that once you've found a builder and agreed a price, the hard part is over. Between us, we've spent 40 years on high-value residenti
How do you protect yourself from costly disputes? Signing a JCT contract guarantees protection and clarity throughout your build. We break down the most common procurement routes and explain why choosing the right contra
How do you avoid costly delays on a build? Planning permission approved is just the beginning, not the green light to start building. We break down the eight RIBA stages that structure every successful residential projec
Why does your day one budget never match your final cost? That first figure feels fixed, but it's actually just the starting point for a journey of controlled change. We walk through every stage of cost control, from ini
Are you choosing the right design team for your home? Getting this decision right is an essential part of a successful home build project. In this episode we explore why appointing the design team is the second most impo
What actually has to be approved before you can build? In this episode, we give a clear overview of the statutory approvals that apply to residential construction projects, and explain how they shape what you can design,
Building a high value home means managing far more people than you expect. On a residential project, dozens of professionals are involved, each with a specific role, responsibility, and risk attached. We break down who d
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