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

How to make your self-build site safe

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

Discussion Forum

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

How to Get Planning Permission

Buyer's Guides

CONTEMPORARY BUYER'S GUIDES

Choosing Rooflights
Rooflights will flood interiors with more high-quality light than vertical windows — and might be your only choice of a new window anyway. Melanie Griffiths explains how to choose.

Choosing rooflights

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TRADITIONAL BUYER'S GUIDES

Buying Bricks
Your chosen bricks will have a monumental impact on your home’s façade — and with an ever-growing variety of colours and textures, getting the right blend is no easy task. Claire Lloyd explains.

Buying bricks

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BUDGET BUYER'S GUIDES

Patio, Sliding and French Doors
Invite the outside in with our buyer's guide to patio doors. Whether you’ve got your heart set on French, sliding or folding sliding, your choice of external doors to the outside is more complicated than ever. Claire Lloyd explains what you need to know.

Patio, sliding and French doors

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