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Renovation Projects
A radically remodelled upside down bungalow in a suburban setting.

Renovation Projects

Houseplan

Houseplan for a new 2 storey home in the style of a traditional long house with 3 bedrooms

Houseplan

Beginners' guide

A Typical Self-build Schedule

Make sure your project goes to plan

Beginner's Guide - Finance

Providing you have a regular income and a good credit history, you should have no difficulty in obtaining a loan to build your own home or to undertake a renovation or conversion project.

20 Lessons for Self-Build Success - Part Two

Claire Lloyd reveals the essential advice industry experts, the trades and fellow self-builders have to offer you.

Self-Build Success

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.

Beginner's Guide - Build Costs - Introduction

A guide to build costs

Beginner's Guide - Step 1 - Choices

Things to consider before you begin your project

Beginner's Guide - Step 2 - Materials

Deciding on materials

Beginner's Guide - Step 3 - Fees

What payments will you have to make?

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