Self-build for beginners

How can you ensure your design is approved? Our expert offers his essential steps for planning permission success

An unloved parcel of land that’s previously been used for industrial purposes could provide the perfect spot for your self-build. Here, we explain what you need to know if you’re considering buying a brownfield plot

Organisation is key when it comes to building an extension, so our essential planner covers how to successfully sequence your project from start to finish

FROM FLOORPLANS TO FIXTURES, SWATCHES TO SAMPLES, MATERIALS TO MONEY, SERENA FOKSCHANER DELVES INTO THE DETAIL OF HOW TO FIND THE PERFECT INTERIOR DESIGNER FOR YOUR PROJECT

It’s considered to be the gold standard in ultra-eco homes, but just what’s involved and how difficult is it to achieve? Our expert guide explains all

The decision to improve your current home or up sticks and move can be a tough one, with a huge range of factors involved. From emotional ties to an area, to practical space issues with a growing fami