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

Basements

Basements: The Pros and Cons
With our diminishing building space and fast rising land prices, the return of the basement makes sound economic sense. So why are they still so rare in new houses in the UK and what are the benefits? Clive Fewins explains

The Pros and Cons

Basement Basics
With the quite extraordinary inflation in the cost of building land in the UK in the past few years, it is surely only a matter of time before basements become the norm. A basement can be the key to unlocking development potential and getting the very most out of your plot.

Basement Basics