Knocking down and replacing a house

Want your project to sail smoothly through the planning process? Our step-by-step guide sets out the route to success

GUIDE TO BUILDING REGULATIONS

Choosing a listed property can bring complications you hadn’t anticipated. Our homes expert reveals what she’s learned after buying a Grade II-listed cottage

Improve a dated layout with our practical low-down on the most common remodelling jobs involved in a renovation project

If you’ve run out of room with little possibility of building outwards, don’t despair – there are many ways you can better utilise the space you have

Planning a building or renovation project in France? Tom Easdown offers an overview of the country’s planning process, including the different permits you may need