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Tougher flood-risk building rules on the way as government unveils £10.5bn plan to shield nearly 900k homes

By Joseph Mullane Published

The government sets out funding and policy updates aimed at improving flood resilience across England

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Rochelle and Marvin Humes share first update on dream house build after a two-year wait

By Joseph Mullane Published

Rochelle & Marvin Humes share first glimpse of their “forever home”

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Is building new homes still worth it? National developer warns demand is ‘muted’

By Joseph Mullane Published

Taylor Wimpey flags weak buyer interest and a margin squeeze in 2026, underscoring wider housing market challenges

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James Corden abandons £8.5m countryside home project amid ongoing planning issues

By Joseph Mullane Published

After years of planning delays and Section 106 obligations still awaiting sign-off, James Corden has sold his Oxfordshire estate, ending a long-planned self-build project

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Transform a historic water reservoir into your architect-designed home in North Berwick

By Joseph Mullane Published

A rare opportunity to convert a historic landmark into a stunning coastal residence with breathtaking views

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Think you've found the perfect self build plot? Make sure you ask these 12 questions before you sign on the dotted line

By Michael Holmes, Sarah Harley Last updated

Assessing a potential self build plot is essential if you want to avoid a costly mistake. Here's the questions you must always ask before you buy

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exterior of a modern self-build with timber cladding
Where to spend and where to save on your self-build to make your project budget go further

By Mark Stevenson Published

Our self-build expert reveals which elements are worth investing in and where smart compromises can help keep costs under control

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Planning and Infrastructure Bill becomes law, so will this make self-building easier?

By Joseph Mullane Published

The government’s Planning and Infrastructure Act introduces reforms aimed at reducing delays, lowering costs, and providing clearer pathways for self-builders and small housing projects

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Swift bricks for all new homes: What the latest UK planning policy really means for builders

By Joseph Mullane Published

Government planning policy now expects bird‑nesting features like swift bricks in all new homes, but this is still policy guidance, not a statutory building regulation

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How a tiny Hebridean stonehouse became Grand Designs House of the Year

By Joseph Mullane Published

A hand-built island home crafted from ancient Lewisian gneiss has stunned judges to win Grand Designs House of the Year, proving small, sustainable design can outshine big-budget builds

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