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Ignore these 12 red flags at your peril if you're on the hunt for the perfect plot

By Mark Stevenson Published

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

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Can you build a house on agricultural land? Sometimes says a self build expert, but here's why it can be a bit tricky

By Mark Stevenson Published

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

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A tale of two homes: Victorian heritage meets modern design in this dual dwelling

By Joseph Mullane Published

Discover a beautifully renovated Victorian villa paired with a contemporary garden house in Battersea

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Calls to scrap Section 106 intensify amid affordable housing crisis

By Joseph Mullane Published

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

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This stunning city home cleverly gives the feeling of a rural retreat with 'bold ideas' and sustainable innovations

By Alexandra Pratt Published

How this homeowner incorporated a suite of eco-technology and sustainable principles when designing and building his family home

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Unfortunate circumstances led this inspiring homeowner to create an oak frame future-proof home with space for all her family

By Teresa Conway Published

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

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Kevin McCloud returns to allergy-proof home to see if measures to improve air quality helped improve family's health

By Joseph Mullane Published

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

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A newly built home with a contemporary feel
How a drab 1960s bungalow doubled in size to become a luxurious family home fit for future living

By Teresa Conway Published

Doubling the footprint with multiple extensions and a loft conversion has created a fabulous open and airy family home offering views from every room

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Kevin McCloud hails ‘happy ending’ as family builds red home on 66m² garage plot after tragedy

By Joseph Mullane Published

Striking red ‘upside-down’ house maximises space and light on one of London’s smallest plots

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You could build your new home on a First World War airstrip

By Joseph Mullane Published

Approval has been granted for 315 new homes, including self builds, at the historic Old Sarum Airfield

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