Pre-build essentials

It might look like the perfect plot with enviable views of open fields and an idyllic countryside location, but just how easy is it to construct your new home on farmland? Our expert shares his advice

HOW TO DESIGN A HOUSE THAT’S CHEAP TO RUN

A well-designed extension can add value and floor space to your home without breaking the bank. Discover the best strategies for clawing back costs on your project

Navigating planning approval for an extension or self-build is likely to mean getting your neighbours onside. Here’s how to build a harmonious relationship with them

Got a burning question about your self-build, extension or home renovation project that you need answering? Why not drop us a line by emailing homebuilding@futurenet.com and your question could be answered by one of our magazine experts

If you’re moving into one of the 1.5 million new homes the government has pledged to build over the course of this parliament, you might think the last thing you need worry about is the broadband. Sur