How to Buy at an Auction
In this article we explain the tactics of the auction room as well as what to do if you’re successful

Building in a Flood Zone
A home in a flood zone needs to be designed differently. Here we tell you how

Where to Live Whilst Self-building
Many self-builders live for months or even years in a mobile home. But is this necessary?

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The Design Process Design is one of the most important considerations when building your own home. This section looks at how to go about designing your home and what constitutes good house design.
Design Styles Style is a major consideration when it comes to designing a house. Choosing a certain styles, such as Georgian or Arts & Crafts can dictate how certain elements of a house, such as windows or doors, should look. This section looks at many different types of design style, form cottage to contemporary.
Design Advice Getting the design for your new home right first time is vital, any changes later can cause big problems with scheduling and budget. This section offers important advice on how to go about getting the right design, first time.
Planning Permission No matter how you want your house to look, it all depends on whether or not the planners will allow it. This section looks at all the things you need to consider when applying for planning permission, and how to make the most of your plot.

Dream Homes Over the years Homebuilding & Renovating have featured some truly amazing self-build homes. If you're looking for inspiation, the dream homes section is a great place to start, including contemporay, traditional, budget and eco-friendly homes.
Buyer's Guides If you're not sure about what fixtures or fittings, interior and exterior, you want to include in your self-build design, take a look at our selection of buyers guides. They cover a whole range of products and include suppliers and handy tips and advice.