Want to build your own home but not sure about the best way to finance it? Our expert discusses the pros and cons of different funding routes so you can make the right choice

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

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

Securing planning consent can be one of the biggest obstacles when it comes to designing a bespoke home. Discover the creative planning strategies that went into realising these amazing properties

Whether on the verge of selling or not, Greg Loades shows there are lots of things that will improve your plot as an asset

Millions of families severely underestimate the true price of care. Six in ten over-45s think the average cost of funding a care-home place themselves is less than £60,000; the actual figure is £66,50