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We explain how to transform an old-fashioned kitchen. Includes layout and order of work advice. -
We investigate how a rich tapestry of vernacular building has evolved across the UK. -
Includes the different material types and styles available, finishes and installation.
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1/5: A Unique Urban Home
An award winning contemporary home in...
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Steven and Helen Mason, winners of the...
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3/5: A Sustainable Timber Home
David and Anne Walker’s third – and...
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4/5: A 1960s Seaside Renovation
Caroline Bond spotted the potential in...
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5/5: Converting a Cornish Barn
David Snell revisits Plotfinder...
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Planning Permission: How to Play the Game
Planning consultant Ken Dijksman explains how to play the planning game including the process, the rules, the politics and much more.
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Self Build
An article that quickly explains the main areas of self build, including what self build actually means, what are self build homes like, how to find self build land, self build mortgages, and much more.
Q&A
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Planners Request a Public Footpath
So the land I am interested in buying is in a village with stone build cottages/houses and has a very narrow lane in front of the plot.
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Advice on removing "Holiday Rental" planning restrictions
Does anyone happen to have experience/advice on getting "Holiday Rental" planning restrictions removed?
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Rewiring issues
being a retired Electrical Technician and site supervisor the project I am about to commence needs the assistance of a Part P Electrican ( That is the law I am told)
