<![CDATA[ Latest from Homebuilding & Renovating in Self-build ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/self-build Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Can you turn any house into a zero energy bills home? Our expert explains what you can do ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/eco-homes/energy/zero-energy-bills mq8J9EmqMMrG54yuetYaPK Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ RSJ costs should never be worked out online warn experts, and here's why ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/structure/rsj-costs e5WkQuyafCrJimaNSdz4JJ Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Want to make every pound of your build budget count? 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The answer isn't as clear cut as you might think ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/self-build/eco-home-costs gfwDP7wTETqry3h6sPxE2V Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ One of Cornwall’s most secluded plots just got planning for three modern homes ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/self-build/one-of-cornwalls-most-secluded-plots-just-got-planning-for-three-modern-homes oKE9sacYvhBWZupJnrFqEb Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Council withdraws planning permission for couple's dream home in the middle of their build ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/self-build/couple-left-stunned-after-being-served-stop-notice-in-the-middle-of-their-build mzus3Hw2HaTjj6MSfjn8FX Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Bricks that birds can nest in become mandatory in Scottish homes ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/self-build/bricks-that-birds-can-nest-in-become-mandatory-in-scottish-homes t6yHRnGRBnWcFUFpULrmt4 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:12:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tougher flood-risk building rules on the way as government unveils £10.5bn plan to shield nearly 900k homes ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/self-build/tougher-flood-risk-building-rules-on-the-way-as-government-unveils-gbp10-5bn-plan-to-shield-nearly-900k-homes yQc9X57z9qdgGRTNSjcYnK Sun, 08 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Rochelle and Marvin Humes share first update on dream house build after a two-year wait ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/self-build/rochelle-and-marvin-humes-share-first-update-on-dream-house-build-after-a-two-year-wait ExfpTMpZ48C3eLZgHrpjgW Sat, 07 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is building new homes still worth it? 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