Guide to renovating

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

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

Ensure prized plants, trees and possessions stay intact during your project by following these simple steps

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An increasing number of homes are welcoming in extended families, at both ends of the age spectrum – here are some ideas on how to make it work

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