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Designing a lifetime home isn't just about creating a stunning 'forever home', it's about creating something that's fit for purpose — whatever your future holds

By Allan Corfield last updated

Balancing style with functionality is always the aim when designing a home, but even more so when you need a lifetime home. It's about finding solutions that won't just meet your needs today, but also any you may have in the future

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Why you can’t afford to miss the London Homebuilding & Renovating Show 2025

By Joseph Mullane Published

This year’s London Homebuilding & Renovating Show brings new garden seminars. Join us from 19-21 September 2025 at the ExCeL London

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Beyoncé & Jay-Z UK house plans: Music icons eye 58-acre Cotswolds estate

By Joseph Mullane Published

Beyoncé and Jay-Z reportedly secure Cotswolds estate with full planning permission, ready to build a lakeside mansion

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Never miss an update – add Homebuilding & Renovating as a ‘preferred source’ on Google

By Joseph Mullane Published

Google’s newest feature, currently only in America, helps you stay on top of reliable ideas and guidance for every stage of your home project

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modern two storey L shaped house with large expanse of water in front of property
Avoid potential problems by following these 7 tips for building on brownfield land

By Rebecca Foster Published

An unloved parcel of land that’s previously been used for industrial purposes could provide the perfect spot for your self-build

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12 essential custom build questions and answers to help you decide if it's the right route for you

By Debbie Jeffery last updated

Not sure what is a custom build? We explore the key questions, pros and cons before you embark on this popular self build route

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A large two storey timber frame home with field and sheep out in front
How first-time homebuilders found a winning formula and created their lifelong dream home

By Seán O'Connell Published

According to this couple, good organisation, excellent teamwork and 'treats' were the magic ingredients of their Warwickshire self-build

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The rear exterior of an oak frame self build with timber and brick cladding
A home for life — how this couple created their dream home on a plot in the Cotswolds

By Seán O'Connell Published

Inspired by a visit to the Homebuilding & Renovating Show, Ian and Louise embarked on the journey of building their dream oak frame home

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Councillors shouldn't be able to veto approved self build sites, new report says

By Joseph Mullane Published

No more death by committee? Why Tier A Classification could be a gamechanger for self-builders

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What is the Government’s New Housing Bank? How funds might be available for your housing project

By Joseph Mullane Published

Government makes £16bn gamble to build 500k homes, but this could provide finance to self-builders who have been locked out

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