A builder’s view

WHERE TO SPEND VS SAVE

Building your own home is probably the biggest commitment you will ever make, so ensure that the house you create fulfils your every requirement

A new online platform promises to make home improvements easier, cheaper and less stressful

According to a recent report by Houzz (Renovation Trends, 2025), an ageing housing stock is fuelling demand for renovations. More than half of the 1,060 respondents are planning to redecorate this yea

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Whether you want to buy a new PC or build one yourself, squeezing the most out of your budget is a challenge akin to four-dimensional chess. Every decision you make has repercussions, some of which ma