#self-build
#self-build

London politics

Ours was inspired by the Empire State Building!' The chaotic brilliance of the UK's biggest self-build town

1 week ago

Renovation

This bespoke cottage took just over a year to build and cost only 350K - showing the huge benefits of a custom-build route

2 weeks ago

This stunning city home cleverly gives the feeling of a rural retreat with 'bold ideas' and sustainable innovations

Rob and his family built a sustainable home to reduce carbon footprint and create more family time.

fromwww.theguardian.com

London politics

Ours was inspired by the Empire State Building!' The chaotic brilliance of the UK's biggest self-build town

1 week ago

Renovation

This bespoke cottage took just over a year to build and cost only 350K - showing the huge benefits of a custom-build route

Calls to scrap Section 106 intensify amid affordable housing crisis

Section 106 payments delay affordable housing in England and Wales, with over 17,000 homes stalled due to housing associations' financial constraints.

UK politics

3 weeks ago

George Clarke says UK housing stock is 'worse than 100 years ago'

Britain's housing crisis stems from poor design and rushed developments, not just shortages; self-building offers a potential solution for frustrated buyers.

#planning-permission

'This contemporary, low-energy self-build is exemplary' - discover why the judges love this award-winning home that's replaced a dated 1980s property

Nicola decided to tear down an outdated house to build a modern home tailored to her and her son's needs.

Real estate

9 questions you should ask when you're buying land to build on

Asking specific questions about a plot's planning permission and history is crucial for a successful self-build project.

London politics

I'm a planning permission expert and this is how to win over a planning committee and secure approval for your project

'This contemporary, low-energy self-build is exemplary' - discover why the judges love this award-winning home that's replaced a dated 1980s property

Nicola decided to tear down an outdated house to build a modern home tailored to her and her son's needs.

Real estate

9 questions you should ask when you're buying land to build on

Asking specific questions about a plot's planning permission and history is crucial for a successful self-build project.

London politics

I'm a planning permission expert and this is how to win over a planning committee and secure approval for your project

more#planning-permission

How to buy garden land from a neighbour to build your own house

One major challenge is to ensure that your selling neighbours are fully aware of the implications of having a new house adjoining their garden.

LA real estate

2 months ago

Financing a plot - expert advice for the start of a self-build project

"Just as when you're buying a house, if you don't have cash available for your purchase, it's advisable to investigate finance before you start looking so you can move quickly when you find the land you want for your home."

Real estate

#home-building

Renovation

I'm a self build expert and here are the pros of using a self build package company for your build

2 months ago

LA real estate

How much land do you need to build a house?

Renovation

I'm a self build expert and here are the pros of using a self build package company for your build

2 months ago

LA real estate

How much land do you need to build a house?

more#home-building

How to finish a self build to a perfect and professional standard

Finishing stages of self-build require attention to detail for a perfect home.

Choose simpler decoration initially to accommodate settling and potential cracks.

#homebuilding

Renovation

Here's how to get one-to-one advice with a leading self build expert

Renovation

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