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Abandoned Devon workshop with plans for three new homes hits market for £375k
A former workshop building in North Devon with planning permission for three homes and a 1.5-acre yard has gone up for sale
Homebuilding costs rise £76K since 2020, as taxes and regulations are blamed in new report
A new report says a growing burden of taxes, levies and regulations is driving up the cost of building homes across the UK
Self-build mortgages explained – what to expect in 2026
Self build mortgages release funds at set stages during a project. Find out how a self build mortgage works, how to apply for one and what to expect in terms of the latest rates
Former workshop site in Marham gains consent for four self-build homes
A former workshop site in Marham is being marketed with a guide price of £480,000 and outline consent already in place for four self-build plots
London housebuilding 94% below target as sector is said to have 'collapsed'
Industry figures and developers warn London housing delivery has fallen dramatically short of need, with starts reported at just 5,891 in 2025
Can you claim back VAT on a new build? Yes, but there are certain criteria to follow, as our build expert explains
Discover if your self build project is eligible for a VAT claim, as well as the common pitfalls to avoid to ensure you don’t miss out on thousands of pounds
This £310k overgrown plot could be transformed into two homes with sea views
An overgrown coastal plot in Sennen, Cornwall, offers space for two detached homes and sweeping views over Sennen Cove
New five-plot custom-build scheme lets you create your own home in Essex
Brambles Yard in White Colne offers five custom-build plots allowing buyers to personalise homes within a low-density countryside development
