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The Backbone Of Our Practice• Over 100 Townhouses Refurbished Throughout Edinburgh’s New Town.

• Over 20 Projects Completed In Heriot Row Alone.

LMA Projects in Central New Town 1982-2011

Refurbishment And Extension Of Many Edinburgh Villas

Refurbishment Of Several Country Estate Homes

Contemporary Design In New Build & Extensions

Traditional Design

Arts & Crafts Style

Educational Projects

Columba 1400, Isle of Skye

Educational Projects

Loretto School, East Lothian • Scotland's Oldest Independent Public School

Educational Projects

Edinburgh Academy Science Centre

Conservation & Restoration

The National Trust For Scotland

Conservation & Restoration

The Landmark Trust

The Pineapple

Saddell Castle

Auchinleck House

Saddell House

Case Study 1 - Munro Drive For Mark & Viv Harris

Before

After

Case Study 1 - Munro Drive

• Approved October 2008

• Started February 2009

• Finished inside December 2009

• External works complete 2010

Case Study 1 - Munro Drive

Case Study 1 - Munro Drive

Case Study 2 - Abercromby PlaceFor Kay & Andy Hunter

Agreed to joint purchase July 2009

Listed Building consents November 2009

Started January 2010

Finished November 2010

Case Study 2 - Abercromby Place

Case Study 2 - Abercromby Place

Case Study 2 - Abercromby Place

Case Study 2 - Abercromby Place

VAT reduced from £80,000 to £4,000.

Townhouse listed buildings are our forte.

Case Study 3 - Woodhall HouseFor Martin & Dawn Robertson

• Advised of Woodhall off market

• Preferred budget cost report

• Liaised best price to secure purchase

• Satisfied planning issues

Case Study 3 - Woodhall House

Case Study 3 - Woodhall House

• Historic Scotland Opposed

Window intrusion in drawing room and kitchen

Principle of raised garden room extension

Relocation of staircase

Provision of En Suite bathrooms

Windows from rear kitchen

Case Study 3 - Woodhall House

• Historic Scotland planning approval

Window intrusion in drawing room and kitchen

Principle of raised garden room extension

Relocation of staircase

Provision of En Suite bathrooms

Windows from rear kitchen

Estimated £100,000 saving in VAT

• Met loss adjuster

• Agreed scope of damage

• Negotiated settlement sum

• Deferring work until project begins

• Potential £50,000 saving in costs

Case Study 3 - Woodhall House

Case Study 4 - Doune TerraceFor Tony & Annabelle Larkin

• Total refurbishment of 5 storey townhouse• Convinced Historic Scotland to allow extension• ‘A ’ Listed status results in £60,000 VAT saving• Remodeled rear coach house

Case Study 5 - Old School House, LargoFor Tony & Annabelle Larkin

• 16th century historical listed school house

• Planning opposed openings into extension

• Planning opposed second floor dormers

• Approved with estimated £100,000 VAT saving

Sourcing Of Property Networking With Leading Estate Agents, Solicitors & Property Agencies

•Zero rated permissible on all costs for Listed Building Works

• Conversion office/hotel to residential use

• Any approved alteration and extension to existing residential property

VAT Recovery

2C Lauder Road, Edinburgh

It is our piece of heaven on earth, and thank you for

making it all happen.

Peter & Luciana Nathanial

Woodlands Site Including Old Cottage Became Available January 2007

Woodlands Cloned House Style To Incorporate Renewable Energy

Woodlands • Create House To Nestle Into Site• Bedrooms Downstairs, Living Upstairs

Woodlands - Internal Shots

All my friends comment on the sense of extraordinary calm and serenity they feel on entering Woodlands. It is a rare talent to produce a new home that is both an exquisite work of beauty in it’s own right, without imposing itself on or competing with the majesty of its woodland surrounding.Nena McKenzie

• Achieved Immediate Sale July 2009. Exceeded Every Expectation At Circa £2m • 25% Return On Investment

Greenhill Gardens - Garden Room Extension

Greenhill Gardens - Attention To Detail

Similar Garden Room Extensions

Country Estate Houses

Stevenson House, East Lothian• Second Oldest House In Scotland

Country Estate Houses

Stevenson House, East Lothian• Complete Refurbishment Over Two Years

Cally House, Bridge Of Cally Sadly Dilapidated, No Electricity, Extensive Dry Rot

Cally House, Bridge Of Cally - Full Restoration 2001-2003

Ardoch Estate, Loch Lomond

Ardoch Estate, Loch Lomond

Ardoch Estate, Loch Lomond

Many Large Country Houses Available

Yester Estate

Offers Around 1.75m

Offers Around £8-12m Offers Around £1.75m

Offers Around £1.35m

Investment Opportunity - Dublin Mews• Started on site March 2011• Completion October 2011• Joint venture with two Hong Kong partners• 7 Flats, 2 units pre sold• Estimate 20% return on investment

Investment Opportunity - Dublin Mews

Investment Opportunity - Gullane Lodge

• Prime holiday rental opportunity• 1 to 4 bedroom flats each with 2 parking spaces• Huge local interest• Marketing sales coming soon

• Ten years neglect• Planning for 16 units• Landmark in prime village location• 100 yards from 3 golf courses, 1 mile from 10

Investment Opportunity - Gullane Lodge

Pre Purchase Advice

• £75 Plus VAT

• Delighted To Meet For An Hour Or So

• Look At Property And Advise What May Be Achieved

• What Is Not So Obvious To You Can Be To Us

• Advise On Ball Park Costs

• Offer Feasibility Investigation

Feasibility

• Clarify What Is Permissible

• Suggestions On How Property May Be Adapted

• Preliminary Schematics

• Indicative Budget Costs

Energy Systems

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