Financing yourbuild

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

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

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OUR TOP TIPS TO HELP YOU TURN YOUR DREAM HOUSE INTO A REALITY

Award-winning journalist Stephanie Hawthorne focuses on the pros and cons of taking a lifetime mortgage. MANY houses in London and the South East cost over £1 million to buy. They’re often owned by “b