After searching for a year in a heated property market, first-time buyers Lacey Richards and Aaron Coe finally got lucky with an unloved ex-rental house. As the owners were moving to Australia and wan

A round-up of the latest self-build and home renovation news, products and events. By Jennifer Grimble and Joseph Mullane

On the verge of starting this self-build, a late change of design proved to be the making of this Devonian house on a bend

Whether you’re renovating an existing room or starting from scratch, our expert explains what you should budget for when designing this essential space

BUYING A RUN-DOWN BUNGALOW ON A LARGE PLOT ENABLED KATE AND ROSS TO BUILD THEIR DREAM HOME IN THE GARDEN AND EDGE CLOSER TO BEING MORTGAGE FREE

A couple with no DIY experience decided to take on a self-build and now live in a beautiful oak-framed cottage