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'We took a risk and bought two derelict cottages at auction' – see how this couple went on to build a barn-style home
Antony and Jenni weren’t even considering building their own home, but an idyllic building plot with plenty of potential proved impossible to resist
Can you spot the back kitchen? How this trend gives you an instant tidy cooking space even if you don't have time to clear up
Is a clean and clear kitchen your goal? Beware. Once you find out what is a back kitchen, you'll need to increase your budget, as we guarantee you'll want one
Prime building plots for three self build homes now available in Shapwick
You can buy these three building plots that all come with planning permission for £450,000
National Planning Policy Framework: What's in the updated planning policy?
The National Planning Policy Framework helps councils to make planning decisions, and it’s just undergone a major shake-up
What is the compulsory New Homes Ombudsman?
Labour has made it so housebuilders must comply and join the New Homes Ombudsman service
Self build homes: The ultimate guide to getting started
If you are considering a self build you probably have hundreds of questions that need answering. Our guide is here to give you advice on planning, designing and executing your project
The homeowners paying to heal their homes of spirits and negative energy
We spoke to two "home healing" experts about how people are turning to a new phenomenon to make their homes feel more comfortable – cleansing a property of its negative energy, including unwanted spirits and ghouls...
Grand Designs goes back to where it all began to see the show's first ever home
Kevin McCloud revisits the Newhaven self build which featured in the first ever episode in 1999
