Friendly, no-nonsense advice on redeveloping my property.
I came across Reseters at a homebuilding expo, and after a brief chat with one of their junior architects I then booked a free video call with Saleem to discuss my property, and what I hope to do with it.
In brief, I inherited a shell of a bungalow in south London and want to dramatically redevelop/rebuild it.
Saleem talked me through a structured initial discussion, which centred less on the property and more on the key factors of my aims, attitudes, situation etc.
It was very much a two-way discussion (I had done my homework and already had ideas and market data etc) and Saleem was both frank and sympathetic in exploring the options and the realities implicit in them.
Although I came well-prepared, and so not much of the discussion was truly new to me, Saleem's structuring of the considerations, and honest guidance on what I should truly expect if I pursued particular options (not the sugar-coated version others might give me if they want to get hired), was very helpful to me in guiding my next steps in my journey. I may, or may not proceed with hiring Reseters as an architect, but that is not because I have doubts in them, but that I have yet to decide whether/how to proceed at all.
I have no hesitation encouraging anybody to take Reseters up on their offer of a free initial consultation. It was well worth my time.
Reply from Reseters | Wellbeing-by-Design | Self-Build Experts
Dear Sir,
Thank you for such a thoughtful and generous review. Saleem had a real pleasure speaking with you about your South London bungalow and hearing your ideas and insights.
Every client's’s situation, mindset, and ambitions are unique, and that’s exactly why every design solution must be unique too. The initial consultation is, in many ways, the bedrock of any project; it’s where we begin to align the creative vision with the practical realities of planning, cost, and value.
Saleem's own background in design, combined with a commercial awareness of how projects are delivered and valued, allows him to offer guidance that’s both imaginative and grounded.
We are glad that came through in your discussion.
Whatever direction you decide to take, we wish you the very best, and should you wish to explore next steps, we’d be delighted to continue the conversation.
Warm regards,
Reseters Architecture