Does my extension need planning permission?

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

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

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

WANT TO BOOST YOUR HOME’S SALEABILITY? WE REVEAL THE COSTLY PROJECTS THAT DON’T HELP (AND THE ONES THAT DO)

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