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How a crumbling cottage was transformed with a bright red extension and bespoke vintage finds
By Victoria Jenkins published
James and Minnie Vosper renovated their run-down cottage in North Cornwall with a bright red extension and bespoke finds from French châteaus and online marketplaces

Take a look inside this £250k home renovation with a loft conversion and kitchen extension
By Joseph Mullane published
The renovation in Sussex featured on George Clarke's Old House, New Home, with grand plans to extend the kitchen, create larger bedrooms and even remove the roof for a loft conversion

How to get foundations for extensions right — and whether you need a trial hole
By Ian Rock published
Adding an extension to your home? Getting foundations for extensions right is key in determining the stability and longevity of the new addition. Chartered surveyor Ian Rock explains what you need to consider

Councils using Article 4 to block bungalow extensions ‘to protect the elderly’
By Joseph Mullane published
Article 4 legislation is being used by some councils to preserve the supply of bungalows due to increasingly limited supplies for the increasing elderly populations

Jack Grealish seeks planning permission for extension to his £5.6m mega mansion
By Sam Webb published
Grealish seeks to make the property a "forever home" for him and his partner but this may prove to be difficult due to the homes prior history with failed applications

Architects share 10 ways to add wow factor to an extension
By Natasha Brinsmead published
After the best ways to add wow factor to your new extension? We asked a range of architects for their top tips when it comes to creating drama and interest in any style of home

11 clever ways to make building your extension eco-friendly
By Natasha Brinsmead published
There are many ways to build a green extension that will not only add beautiful and valuable space to your existing home, but will also enhance its eco credentials — our expert tips are here to show you how

Homeowner fined £86 for refusing to demolish extension — and another homeowner on the same street also due in court
By Sam Webb published
A Bradford homeowner could see front extension, built without planning permission, torn down by the council and then be charged for it if she fails to comply with enforcement order
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