Do you ever feel like it’s hard to find reliable, expert advice about renovating, improving, or building your home?
Google has introduced a new tool to help you cut through the noise and see more of the content you care about.
By adding Homebuilding & Renovating as one of your “preferred sources,” you’ll get our trusted guidance, practical tips, and expert inspiration right at the top of your search results.
What are Google “preferred sources”?
Preferred sources is a new feature that allows you to customise your Google search results by highlighting the websites you trust the most.
When you select a preferred source, Google will prioritise its content in the “Top stories” section and show more articles from that site in the new “From your sources” feed.
This means you can see more of the building, renovation and design stories you want, without leaving it to the algorithm to decide.
Why add Homebuilding & Renovating?
Whether you’re planning a self-build, improving your current home, or seeking design inspiration, Homebuilding & Renovating delivers expert advice you can rely on.
Whether it be planning permission, project budgeting, sustainable building materials or the latest design trends, we’re here to guide you through every stage of your project.
Adding us as a preferred source ensures you’ll never miss the updates, insights, and practical know-how that can make your homebuilding journey smoother and more successful.
How to add Homebuilding & Renovating as a 'preferred source'
You can make sure expert advice from Homebuilding & Renovating appears more prominently when searching for building or renovation topics online.
To do this, look for the Top Stories section in Google Search and click the star-shaped icon next to sources you trust. Then select Homebuilding & Renovating – it will now be highlighted whenever relevant content is available.
The Top Stories section doesn’t appear for every search. It usually shows up for trending topics, news-related queries, or when Google identifies fresh and relevant content.
If it doesn’t appear immediately, try slightly broader or more current search terms. You can add multiple trusted sources and update your selections at any time.
Stay ahead with expert advice
By prioritising Homebuilding & Renovating, you’ll see practical tips, design inspiration, and updates on regulations at the top of your search results whenever Top Stories is available.
This helps you make smarter decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and stay informed about everything from materials and planning to building trends.
You can find more information on 'preferred sources' on Google's site.
