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Navigating planning approval for an extension or self-build is likely to mean getting your neighbours onside. Here’s how to build a harmonious relationship with them

OUR TOP TIPS TO HELP YOU TURN YOUR DREAM HOUSE INTO A REALITY

A well-designed extension can add value and floor space to your home without breaking the bank. Discover the best strategies for clawing back costs on your project

It might look like the perfect plot with enviable views of open fields and an idyllic countryside location, but just how easy is it to construct your new home on farmland? Our expert shares his advice

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WE ALL KNOW FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT, SO HOW BEST TO PRESENT THE FRONT OF OUR HOMES? WE ASKED A PAINT EXPERT, AN ESTATE AGENT AND A HOME STAGER