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12 essential custom build questions and answers to help you decide if it's the right route for you
Not sure what is a custom build? We explore the key questions, pros and cons before you embark on this popular self build route
How first-time homebuilders found a winning formula and created their lifelong dream home
According to this couple, good organisation, excellent teamwork and 'treats' were the magic ingredients of their Warwickshire self-build
A home for life — how this couple created their dream home on a plot in the Cotswolds
Inspired by a visit to the Homebuilding & Renovating Show, Ian and Louise embarked on the journey of building their dream oak frame home
Councillors shouldn't be able to veto approved self build sites, new report says
No more death by committee? Why Tier A Classification could be a gamechanger for self-builders
What is the Government’s New Housing Bank? How funds might be available for your housing project
Government makes £16bn gamble to build 500k homes, but this could provide finance to self-builders who have been locked out
Could collusion among big housebuilders be blocking self-builders from the market?
The Competition and Markets Authority investigation into major UK housebuilders raises concerns that alleged anti-competitive behaviour may be limiting opportunities for self-builders and inflating home prices
'Building in a flood risk area comes with lots of challenges' – see how this homeowner successfully created a waterside home on a complex plot
A significant number of obstacles stood between this homeowner and his dream of a self-build home on a tricky riverside plot
Ignore these 12 red flags at your peril if you're on the hunt for the perfect plot
Buying a plot? While it may feel like you've found the perfect spot, if you dig deeper and find any of these red flags – it could be time to walk away
