Run Your Self-build Project
How do you decide which route is best? Jason Orme investigates

How to run your self-build project

Discussion Forum
Take a look at today's forum hot topics and submit your own questions and comments

Discussion Forum

Get Planning Permission
What to consider when applying for planning permission

How to Get Planning Permission

Building regulations

Building Regulations
All new building work – including significant alterations and improvements to existing homes – must comply with the Building Regulations. The Building Regulations set down minimum standards for quality of work to ensure that homes are safe, accessible, healthy, reliable and, increasingly, energy-efficient. 

 Building Regulations

Fire Safety Solutions
The new fire safety regulations are causing anguish for many self-builders, particularly those building three storey homes. Mark Brinkley explains how best to find a solution

Fire Safety Solutions

Fire Safety Explained
Understanding the fire regulations need not be complicated — there are actually just a few key points that it really pays to be aware of, as Mark Brinkley explains

Fire Safety Explained