Guide to garden rooms

After Jayne moved into her home with her son back in 2013, she immediately set about updating all the nuts and bolts – the boiler, the kitchen, the bathroom and en-suite. But, at the time, she didn’t

Good things come in all shapes and sizes, as these compact additions prove perfectly well

Securing planning consent can be one of the biggest obstacles when it comes to designing a bespoke home. Discover the creative planning strategies that went into realising these amazing properties

If winter rains have made your garden off limits, it’s time to explore growing in a space where you can cheat the seasons – and escape to a new world

How easy is it to get permission for a replacement property and are planners open to this route? Our planning expert has the lowdown

From solar PV to heat pumps, renewables are becoming increasingly commonplace on every project. Our quantity surveyor lays out the common cost considerations