Getting Started Self Build Mortgages: How They Work, How to Apply and Rates Self build mortgages can release funds at set stages to help you build your dream home. Find out how they work, how to get one, plus the latest rates Right to Build: An Easier Way for Self Builders to Find Plots The Right to Build registers are designed to make self build easier - learn how it works and how you can sign up Garage Conversions: A Complete Design and Cost Guide A garage conversion is one of the best ways to add space and value to your home — our simple guide explains everything you need to know to get started Grid List Latest about Getting Started Building an Extension: How to Plan, Budget and Manage Your Project By Michael Holmes, Ian Rock, Michelle Guy published 9 May 22 Building an extension is a journey. Here's how to navigate your way through plans, costs, trades and more with our helpful beginner's guide How to Convert a Barn: The Essential Guide By Michael Holmes published 22 March 22 Deciding to convert a barn presents the perfect opportunity to create a unique countryside home packed with character 7 Things You Shouldn’t Say to Your Architect By Sarah Handley published 21 March 22 Establishing and maintaining a good relationship with your architect is essential – avoid these phrases if you want to stay on good terms Renovating a House: The Ultimate Guide to Modernising a Home By Natasha Brinsmead published 15 March 22 Renovating a house is both exciting and rewarding yet it is not without its challenges. Our guide is here to ensure your renovation project runs smoothly Finding a Surveyor: How to Pick a Good Building Surveyor By Natasha Brinsmead published 9 February 22 Our top tips on finding a surveyor are designed to ensure that you select the best person to carry out the important job of assessing your new home Self Build: The A-Z of Building Your Own Home By Sarah Handley published 27 January 22 Considering self build to create your dream home? Here's how to plan, design and get he best from your project's build team, from start to finish Building Contracts: Do you Need one for Your Build? By Chris Reeves published 27 January 22 Good building contracts are designed to protect both you and your builder, and create a document to refer to for any disputes. Here's why they're essential to any build project Builders’ Quotes: 7 Reasons Yours are Higher Than Expected By Bob Branscombe published 25 January 22 Gone out to tender and the builders' quotes you've received back are way over what you've budgeted? Our expert explains why and what your next steps should be Building Regulations: The Ultimate Guide Updated for 2022 By David Snell, Ian Rock published 7 January 22 Building Regulations are a set of standards designed to ensure the health, safety and higher standards of living for housing. Here's what you need to know about them when building in 2022 How to Pay a Builder: 7 Tips to Make the Process Simple By David Snell published 17 December 21 How to pay a builder may not be obvious from the outset of your project, but there's some key ways to avoid getting burnt when it comes to builders and money 123456789Archives Homebuilding & Renovating Newsletter Get the latest news, reviews and product advice straight to your inbox. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for signing up to Homebuilding. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. MOST READ1How Much Does a Kitchen Extension Cost From Start to Finish?2Swimming Pool Ideas: 12 Stylish Outdoor Designs3Open Plan Kitchens: 32 Key Design Lessons From Stylish Spaces 4Self Build Mortgages: How They Work, How to Apply and Rates5What Does a Chimney Sweep Cost? Fireplace Maintenance Prices Our sponsors
Building an Extension: How to Plan, Budget and Manage Your Project By Michael Holmes, Ian Rock, Michelle Guy published 9 May 22 Building an extension is a journey. Here's how to navigate your way through plans, costs, trades and more with our helpful beginner's guide
How to Convert a Barn: The Essential Guide By Michael Holmes published 22 March 22 Deciding to convert a barn presents the perfect opportunity to create a unique countryside home packed with character
7 Things You Shouldn’t Say to Your Architect By Sarah Handley published 21 March 22 Establishing and maintaining a good relationship with your architect is essential – avoid these phrases if you want to stay on good terms
Renovating a House: The Ultimate Guide to Modernising a Home By Natasha Brinsmead published 15 March 22 Renovating a house is both exciting and rewarding yet it is not without its challenges. Our guide is here to ensure your renovation project runs smoothly
Finding a Surveyor: How to Pick a Good Building Surveyor By Natasha Brinsmead published 9 February 22 Our top tips on finding a surveyor are designed to ensure that you select the best person to carry out the important job of assessing your new home
Self Build: The A-Z of Building Your Own Home By Sarah Handley published 27 January 22 Considering self build to create your dream home? Here's how to plan, design and get he best from your project's build team, from start to finish
Building Contracts: Do you Need one for Your Build? By Chris Reeves published 27 January 22 Good building contracts are designed to protect both you and your builder, and create a document to refer to for any disputes. Here's why they're essential to any build project
Builders’ Quotes: 7 Reasons Yours are Higher Than Expected By Bob Branscombe published 25 January 22 Gone out to tender and the builders' quotes you've received back are way over what you've budgeted? Our expert explains why and what your next steps should be
Building Regulations: The Ultimate Guide Updated for 2022 By David Snell, Ian Rock published 7 January 22 Building Regulations are a set of standards designed to ensure the health, safety and higher standards of living for housing. Here's what you need to know about them when building in 2022
How to Pay a Builder: 7 Tips to Make the Process Simple By David Snell published 17 December 21 How to pay a builder may not be obvious from the outset of your project, but there's some key ways to avoid getting burnt when it comes to builders and money
