12 things to know before you self-build

A neighbour selling off part of their garden can be the ideal solution for a self-build plot, but it comes with caveats

Building projects require good organisation and management in order to run smoothly, on time and to budget. Who should you choose to run yours?

HOW TO REDUCE THE CARBON FOOTPRINT OF YOUR PROJECT

FOLLOW THESE TACTICS TO GET YOUR APPLICATION APPROVED BY THE PLANNERS FIRST TIME AROUND

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Novice self-builders, Ben and Anna Humphrey, demolished a semi-detached bungalow to make way for a contemporary detached reverse-level family home