A round-up of the latest self-build and home renovation news, products and events

From solar PV to heat pumps, renewables are becoming increasingly commonplace on every project. Our quantity surveyor lays out the common cost considerations

This January, the UK government published its much-anticipated Warm Homes Plan, the biggest homes upgrade scheme in British history. It’s designed to help millions of families benefit from solar panel

This January, the UK government published its much-anticipated Warm Homes Plan, the biggest homes upgrade scheme in British history. It’s designed to help millions of families benefit from solar panel

How easy is it to get permission for a replacement property and are planners open to this route? Our planning expert has the lowdown

After Jayne moved into her home with her son back in 2013, she immediately set about updating all the nuts and bolts – the boiler, the kitchen, the bathroom and en-suite. But, at the time, she didn’t