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Abandoned Devon workshop with plans for three new homes hits market for £375k

By Joseph Mullane Published

A former workshop building in North Devon with planning permission for three homes and a 1.5-acre yard has gone up for sale

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Homebuilding costs rise £76K since 2020, as taxes and regulations are blamed in new report

By Joseph Mullane Published

A new report says a growing burden of taxes, levies and regulations is driving up the cost of building homes across the UK

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A package home under construction in the UK. The new build is surrounded by scaffolding, and there is a large crane in the background.
Self-build mortgages explained – what to expect in 2026

By Michael Holmes Last updated

Self build mortgages release funds at set stages during a project. Find out how a self build mortgage works, how to apply for one and what to expect in terms of the latest rates

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Former workshop site in Marham gains consent for four self-build homes

By Joseph Mullane Published

A former workshop site in Marham is being marketed with a guide price of £480,000 and outline consent already in place for four self-build plots

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London housebuilding 94% below target as sector is said to have 'collapsed'

By Joseph Mullane Published

Industry figures and developers warn London housing delivery has fallen dramatically short of need, with starts reported at just 5,891 in 2025

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large modern light stone clad two storey home with red tiled roof and large lawned gardens
Can you claim back VAT on a new build? Yes, but there are certain criteria to follow, as our build expert explains

By Mark Stevenson Last updated

Discover if your self build project is eligible for a VAT claim, as well as the common pitfalls to avoid to ensure you don’t miss out on thousands of pounds

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This £310k overgrown plot could be transformed into two homes with sea views

By Joseph Mullane Published

An overgrown coastal plot in Sennen, Cornwall, offers space for two detached homes and sweeping views over Sennen Cove

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New five-plot custom-build scheme lets you create your own home in Essex

By Joseph Mullane Published

Brambles Yard in White Colne offers five custom-build plots allowing buyers to personalise homes within a low-density countryside development

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This £425k barn deal could turn into five homes — and it’s already approved

By Joseph Mullane Published

A former poultry site in Oxfordshire has prior approval under Class Q to be converted into five dwellings, with options for up to 22 acres of land

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Julia Kendell at the Homebuilding & Renovating Show
Inspirational renovation couple go from visitors to speakers at the National Homebuilding & Renovating Show

By Rob Keal, Alison Wall, Joseph Mullane Last updated

The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show is back at the NEC on the 19-22 of March

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