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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A Typical Self-build Schedule When you take on a self build or renovation, organisation is everything. Here's H&R's suggestions for a schedule
Beginner's Guide - Starting Out How to kick your project off in the right direction, including advice on mortages, budgeting and finding a plot
Starting Out: Taking Stock There is room for all different approaches and the downturn in the property market is throwing up more opportunities than at any other time in the past 20 years. But still there will be many people who never get past the dreaming stage.
Beginner's Guide - Running a Site Valuable advice for those running a site. Whether you're managing the project, building on a DIY basis, using a main contractor or using a package supplier there's bound to be some handy tips for you.