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Thinking about building your own home or transforming an existing property, but unsure where to start? Discover the advantages and challenges of self-build and renovation, how to choose the right rout …
What will your self-build or renovation really cost—and how will you pay for it? Our build-cost and funding experts explain how to put together a realistic budget, allow for unexpected costs and keep …
Planning permission can unlock a property’s potential—but an unfamiliar process can make it difficult to know where to begin. Our planning expert explains how applications are assessed, what makes a w …
Be inspired by this guide to how to make your home truly amazing through thoughtful, tried and tested design techniques. Our expert architectural designer reveals the must-have features to make your h …
Discover the best way to add space and value to your home in the most cost-effective and efficient way. With inspirational examples of successful projects, learn how to unlock the hidden potential in …
Could you extend or convert your home using permitted development rights? Discover which types of work may qualify, how to check your property’s eligibility, and the limits and conditions that can aff …
Our expert reveals the most frequent errors made by self-builders, from budgeting mishaps and planning oversights to contractor issues and design flaws. Learn practical strategies to sidestep these mi …
Discover practical, realistic ways to retrofit an existing house, reduce its heating needs and improve comfort without compromising space or architectural character. Our experts explain how to upgrade …
Discover how to create a kitchen that combines great design with everyday practicality—whether you’re extending, converting or remodelling your home. Learn how to get the layout right, plan storage ar …
What's it really like to build or renovate your own home? Join Michael Holmes in conversation with real project owners as they share their journey — from finding a plot or property to moving in — with …
Should you replace your ageing gas boiler, switch to a heat pump or consider a system combining both? Our heating expert cuts through the confusion, explaining the current policy position and the prac …
Expert advice on how to find, hire and manage builders. Learn about your options from design and build contractors, to employing subcontractors directly and managing the project yourself. What should …
Thinking about building your own home or transforming an existing property, but unsure where to start? Discover the advantages and challenges of self-build and renovation, how to choose the right rout …
What will your self-build or renovation really cost—and how will you pay for it? Our build-cost and funding experts explain how to put together a realistic budget, allow for unexpected costs and keep …
Planning permission can unlock a property’s potential—but an unfamiliar process can make it difficult to know where to begin. Our planning expert explains how applications are assessed, what makes a w …
Be inspired by this guide to how to make your home truly amazing through thoughtful, tried and tested design techniques. Our expert architectural designer reveals the must-have features to make your h …
Discover the best way to add space and value to your home in the most cost-effective and efficient way. With inspirational examples of successful projects, learn how to unlock the hidden potential in …
Could you extend or convert your home using permitted development rights? Discover which types of work may qualify, how to check your property’s eligibility, and the limits and conditions that can aff …
Our expert reveals the most frequent errors made by self-builders, from budgeting mishaps and planning oversights to contractor issues and design flaws. Learn practical strategies to sidestep these mi …
Discover practical, realistic ways to retrofit an existing house, reduce its heating needs and improve comfort without compromising space or architectural character. Our experts explain how to upgrade …
Discover how to create a kitchen that combines great design with everyday practicality—whether you’re extending, converting or remodelling your home. Learn how to get the layout right, plan storage ar …
What's it really like to build or renovate your own home? Join Michael Holmes in conversation with real project owners as they share their journey — from finding a plot or property to moving in — with …
Should you replace your ageing gas boiler, switch to a heat pump or consider a system combining both? Our heating expert cuts through the confusion, explaining the current policy position and the prac …
Expert advice on how to find, hire and manage builders. Learn about your options from design and build contractors, to employing subcontractors directly and managing the project yourself. What should …