Belfast·SPG004 Residential Extensions and Alterations·Page 11·2.6.2
Consulting multiple professionals before appointment
Advises consulting with more than one professional to discuss the project, review their experience and examples of similar work, and assess their suitability before making a final selection.
It may be appropriate to consult with more than one independent professional prior to appointing your chosen agent. This will provide you with the opportunity to discuss the project in relation to each individual's experience and capacity to take on your project and to view examples of similar projects they have successfully taken through the planning process. This will enable you to establish if the individual is the right agent for you in terms of their work and approach.
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