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A creative solution to a sloping site provided novice self-builders Sylvia and Alan Cook with a stylish contemporary home.

Do the titles that we used to see as a badge of quality have any relevance to today’s self-build army of amateur house designers? And, if not, what should we look for instead? Jason Orme investigates.

Do the titles that we used to see as a badge of quality have any relevance to today’s self-build army of amateur house designers? Three design professionals weigh in with their opinion on what's in a name. Plus three tips that might help you decide.

Providing you have a regular income and a good credit history, you should have no difficulty in obtaining a loan to build your own home or to undertake a renovation or conversion project.

Chances are that designing your own individual home, whether it be a brand new house or one that results from significant renovation work, is the number one reason you are attracted to the whole self-build world. A well-considered house design is the starting point for a successful project. Jason Orme explains how to get one.