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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
Can you build a house on agricultural land? Sometimes says a self build expert, but here's why it can be a bit tricky
A self build expert details what you need to consider if planning to buy farm land to build on, including if and when it is possible
A tale of two homes: Victorian heritage meets modern design in this dual dwelling
Discover a beautifully renovated Victorian villa paired with a contemporary garden house in Battersea
Calls to scrap Section 106 intensify amid affordable housing crisis
Industry leaders and self-builders unite in growing calls to scrap Section 106 payments, blaming them for stalling thousands of affordable homes and threatening small-scale housing delivery
This stunning city home cleverly gives the feeling of a rural retreat with 'bold ideas' and sustainable innovations
How this homeowner incorporated a suite of eco-technology and sustainable principles when designing and building his family home
Unfortunate circumstances led this inspiring homeowner to create an oak frame future-proof home with space for all her family
A large-scale self-build is a brave project to undertake, but designing a home from scratch has ensured the space was perfectly tailored to meet her future needs
Kevin McCloud returns to allergy-proof home to see if measures to improve air quality helped improve family's health
Grand Designs revisits Born and Elinor's self build project to see whether the house designed to maiximise air quality helped with their hypoallergenic children
How a drab 1960s bungalow doubled in size to become a luxurious family home fit for future living
Doubling the footprint with multiple extensions and a loft conversion has created a fabulous open and airy family home offering views from every room
