Factors Affecting Planning Permission – Your Neighb...
Good neighbourly relations help during the planning process. But what if your neighbours make unreasonable objections?
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Developing Brownfield Land Sites
Developing brownfield sites can be challenging with additional costs to get the land ready for use. But they are also worth considering.
Meet some of the Kisiel team
The Kisiel team had a fun evening out this week enjoying a ten-pin bowling match at a local venue. Splitting into three teams there was a...
Discharge of Planning Conditions & Fees
Planning approved! Congratulations! You can at last get your property development underway. But……read the Decision Notice carefully...
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Pile Foundation
When deep foundations are required, you need to choose the right type of pile foundation. Here we look at the options.
In the finishing stages
Our team is in the final stage of delivering this block of nine apartments in South East London. We are currently working on all the inte...
4 Advantages of Using CGI for Property Developers
There are more benefits to CGI than you might have realised and they could save you both time and money – two valuable assets.
Finding a Plot – The Complete Guide
Wherever you are buying land to build on, it is about keeping focused during your search and spotting the potential.
‘House Builder’ Award
Winning the ‘House Builder Award 2021’ was a fabulous recognition of our quality work building new homes in London. Kisiel Gr...
Latest Joint Venture Project
Kisiel Group has started on its latest project to build these stylish homes in a lovely part of Kent, just outside Tunbridge Wells. At a ...
Joint Venture in Property Development Guide
Joint Ventures can be an excellent option for both developers and investors. Find out how to create a collaboration that is beneficial to...
Fundraising target smashed
During Mental Health Awareness Week, it is great to let you know that Annie raised £650 in her 100 km challenge in February for this ment...
What Is Gross Development Value (GDV) And How Does It Work?
Gross development value is a central component of your next property development. But without a crystal ball how do you calculate it?
May Charity Challenge
Stephen’s T-Shirt has arrived! He is all hyped up and ready to go. And he is already on Day 2 of his Challenge of 100 push-ups a da...
Choosing The Best Construction Procurement Method For You
Your style of development will influence which building procurement method to use. We look at how to chose the best option for you.
How to Fund/Finance Your Property Development
An essential element to any property development is finding the right finance, we look at the options available.
Latest project on schedule
Our latest project is a stunning and unique property development of 21 residential dwellings in West London and we are on schedule to com...
Construction Site Risk Assessment (Health and Safety)
Construction sites have more risks than most working environments and so extra care is needed for the health and safety of everyone invol...
Planning Permission – Everything you Need to Know
Here’s what you need to know to guide you through the planning regulation process in the UK so you can get started on your building work.
February Charity Challenge
Annie Summun, our Director, has taken on a challenge to raise money during February to support the Lighthouse Club, a mental health chari...
What to do if your planning permission/application is ref...
Acquiring planning permission for your new development can be time consuming. Find out what to do if your application is refused or delayed.
Seasons Greetings
Merry Christmas! The Kisiel Group team would like to thank everyone (our clients, architects, specialists and suppliers) for working with...
A Complete Guide to Construction Project Management
A clear understanding of the construction management process will help you choose the right contractor for your next property development.
Becoming a property developer
Successful property development is about maximising your return on the financial investment - here we share our tips for success.
What are the building regulations in the UK?
Building regulations – what you need to know It can appear a bit daunting. The knowledge that it is a legal requirement, and ...
Property Development Appraisal
Take the guess work out of your next property development ‘While anything technically feasible is possible, not everything that is ...
Our Planning Approved
Planning has been approved on our next development. Kisiel Group have obtained planning permission for a block of family apartments. They...
What’s your view on pre-application planning advice?
Have you previously taken some pre-planning application advice before submitting a planning proposal to the local planning authorities?
How to Value a Building Plot in the UK
How much is land worth? Valuing a plot of land is not a precise discipline. Ask a dozen different people to value a building ...
Multi Award Winning Team
Kisiel Group’s quality work has been recognised for a variety of different projects from refurbishments and renovations to new home...
Winners in 2019 Awards
Kisiel Group is thrilled to have won for the second year in a row the category of ‘Refurbishment Project of the Year’ in the ...
Is it a Banksy?
Kisiel Group have just started an exciting new project in London. But even more exciting was to find this image on the wall. Speculation ...
Finalist in 2019 Awards
Kisiel Group is proud to have been announced as Finalists in two categories in the National Federation of Builders’ (NFB) seventh a...
BBC News Live
Our Director, Annie Summun, all ‘micro phoned’ up and ready to go for the BBC Business News this morning. Representing the Fe...
CITB Funding
Kisiel Group have received funding from CITB – watch how it has helped us! CITB have supported us for many years, providing th...
Solving problems
Our Quantity Surveyor gives expert advice to readers of the Sunday Times this week. We are featured this week giving advice on the Proble...
Training our team
At Kisiel Group, our team plays an important part in the service we offer to our clients. So, training is an essential part of developing...
Our opening times
Thank you for visiting the Kisiel Group website. We will have limited opening over the Christmas period but you can still leave us a mess...
SME Award Finalists
Kisiel Group were delighted to have been recognised for their contribution to the community by being advised that we were a finalist in t...
Back at No 10
As a Director at Kisiel Group and a Director at the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), Annie could give a clear insight into the impact...
Living safely in your home
Everyone wants to be able to live safely in their own homes and Kisiel Group only wish to build a home that meets this requirement. It is...
The Extra Mile
The Award ceremony was a glittering event held at the prestigious All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon. A chance for the finalists f...
Jo Brand opens new Centre
Jo Brand along with Chris Sherwood, the new CEO of RSPCA, were filmed today by Channel 5 opening the new Cat Homing Centre in Putney. Kis...
Gold Awards are rare
Kisiel Group received a Secured by Design (SBD) Gold Award for the new homes that we have built in West London. This was in recognition o...
Award Finalist
It has just been announced that our Director, Annie Summun, has been selected by the judges as a finalist in the Women in Housing 2018 aw...
‘Peter Pan in a Pickle’
‘Peter Pan in a Pickle’ was a rare treat at half term last week for children to enjoy and become involved in the well know children’s sto...
Award Winning Team
Announced at the Awards Ceremony on Tuesday evening in Birmingham, it was a thrilling moment for the Kisiel Team to hear that they had be...
Live on BBC Business News
As a member of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) and on their Training Group, as well as being a Director of Kisiel Group, Annie wa...
Small is beautiful
It is amazing what can be achieved by imaginative design and clever use of space. Changing a couple of dark shady rooms into a one larger...
Meeting at 10 Downing Street
Annie Summun met today with the Prime Minister's Skills Advisor.
Finalists in a National Award
As finalists in a national award, Kisiel Group will be attending the Award Ceremony to celebrate excellence within construction with the ...
NFB Award 2018 Finalist
As released today by the NFB (National Federation of Builders), Kisiel Group have been shortlisted for the category ‘Refurbish...
Overlooking the garden
Kisiel Group has just completed a stunning entertaining and relaxing space for our client. Meeting the needs of the family for more livin...
A Gold Award
Kisiel Group have today gained a Gold Award on its latest development in recognition of the level of security that has been achieved. Thi...
Time for Change
Sustainability in the construction industry has taken a bit of a knock with the news that Carillion has gone into receivership. It is sen...
Consultation at BEIS
Annie Summun joins other Master Builders today for discussions at the Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). BEIS...
Invited to House of Lords
90% of MPs say that converting empty spaces above shops could help to solve the housing crisis is revealed in new Federation of Master Bu...
Saving local football club
On a crisp frosty morning last Saturday, 25th November 2017, a number of the team from Kisiel Group volunteered to turn up early to spend...
Joining the Training Group
Annie Summun has been invited by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) to bring her experience to their Training Group discussions. Sar...
London Build Masterclass
There are eight basic steps to completing a successful construction project. Lukasz Kisiel, a member of the Chartered Institute of Buildi...
Summer Reading Challenge
Being based in the London Borough of Merton, we are delighted to support the Summer Reading Challenge in Merton Libraries, which encourag...
Fruit Friday
It all started with an idea one Friday to have some fruit in the office. As a company, Kisiel Group want to encourage good health amongst...
Happy Birthday Kisiel Group
Kisiel Group are celebrating their 10th Birthday!. On 23 February 2017, we had a day of celebrations which started with the team in our o...
Charity of the Year 2016
Can you help us to create something special? Kisiel Group Charity of the Year 2016 is a local charity Head2Head Theatre (registered chari...
Kisiel Car
Our professional image is now on show wherever we go. Kisiel Group has a new small car ideal for zipping around the heavy London traffic ...
Supporting the Federation of Master Builders
Helping out on the Exhibition stand at Excel
Kisiel Group re-brands
Held at the prestigious Millennium Hotel London Mayfair on 15 October 2014, Lukasz Kisiel revealed the new branding for Kisiel Group. To ...