Finance

Funding a renovation project - advertisement feature

Bringing a dilapidated property back to life can be extremely rewarding, but arranging the finance to purchase a property and fund the renovation work needed can be challenging. BuildStore, self build and renovation finance experts, explain the options.

Funding a renovation project - BuildStore - advertisement feature

Cut Costs Not Quality - Part One

Whilst DIY can save you £1,000s, a canny self-builder will also look to reduce material costs, without making big compromises on quality. Melanie Griffiths reveals the best areas to target. Read Part Two

Weather the Storm - Advertisement Feature

Having adequate home insurance is all the more important as bad weather can strike at any time of year. This advertisement feature from Sainsbury's Home Insurance explains why you need home insurance, and how to protect yourself against bad weather.

Advertisement feature from Sainsbury's Home Insurance

A Guide to Reclaiming VAT: Conversions, Renovations and Extensions

Building your own home, converting a barn and some renovation projects are zero-rated for VAT purposes. So how do you claim your money — and maximise your savings? David Snell, who has carried out dozens of returns, explains.

How to reclaim VAT on your self-build, renovation or conversion project

Pre-Start Essentials: Mortgages

There are three unglamorous but essential things you will need to sort out before self-building or renovating. Jason Orme examines mortgages, stage payment schemes and renovation mortgages.

Extending Your Home: Part One

An appropriately designed extension will maximise both your living space and the resale value of your home, but who should draw up the plans, who should undertake the buiilding work and how much will it all cost? Clive Fewins answers all these questions and more.

Extending Your Home: Part Two

An appropriately designed extension will maximise both your living space and the resale value of your home, but who should draw up the plans, who should undertake the buiilding work and how much will it all cost? Clive Fewins answers all these questions and more.

How to Cut Costs Without Sacrificing Quality

Uncertain economic times like these offer great opportunities for self-builders and renovators. But it is well worth reassessing your project to see where you can save financially without compromising on the overall quality. Michael Holmes explains how.

Cutting Costs: Reducing Labour Costs

Uncertain economic times like these offer great opportunities for self-builders and renovators. But it is well worth reassessing your project to see where you can save financially without compromising on the overall quality. Michael Holmes explains how.

Cutting Costs: Reducing Material Costs

Uncertain economic times like these offer great opportunities for self-builders and renovators. But it is well worth reassessing your project to see where you can save financially without compromising on the overall quality. Michael Holmes explains how.