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Biodiversity Net Gain: What is it and why it's likely to affect your build
By Joseph Mullane last updated
Biodiversity Net Gain laws have become mandatory requiring developers in England to now provide a 10% increase in the biodiversity of areas when building homes

'Nothing was left untouched, except for the roof and a few walls' – see how this couple turned to YouTube to gut and extend an 18th-century home
By Debbie Jeffery published
A difficult and emotional but worthwhile stone cottage extension

12 freestanding log burner ideas to bring warmth and style to your interior design
By Sarah Harley published
Freestanding log burner ideas don't just bring warmth to your home. They can also provide a stylish focal point in a variety of settings. We've rounded up 12 ideas to inspire your home heating choices

Two coastal self build plots with views of the Northern Lights go on sale for just £165k
By Joseph Mullane published
Build your dream home on Scotland’s Morvern Peninsula with sea views, wildlife and the Aurora Borealis

South Lanarkshire self build plot with rich history listed for offers over £125k
By Joseph Mullane published
The plot, with a cottage dating back to King Richard III, now presents an opportunity for someone to create a modern split-level home

The mystery behind why 5 self build plots in a 'sought-after' village have laid dormant for over a decade
By Joseph Mullane published
A number of reasons have been put forward as to why only two of seven self build plots in a Scottish village have sold, with one councillor blaming poor marketing by the council

Two exceptional self build plots, with generous gardens, near historic market town, hit the market
By Joseph Mullane published
The two plots, with full planning permission, offer a great opportunity for those looking to build their own home in an isolated setting

Self build site becomes home to developer housing in further blow to those looking to build their own home
By Joseph Mullane published
The withdrawal of 47 more self build plots in Shrewsbury continues a growing trend of land for self builders becoming more and more difficult to find

Planning granted for self build next to Britain's 'oldest home' — a cave formed 2.5 million years ago
By Joseph Mullane published
Crafting modern living beside history: A new self build next to one of Britain’s oldest dwellings

Graven Hill residents win support as Think Tank criticises latest plans as a "departure from the initial vision for the site"
By Joseph Mullane published
Review finds latest proposals for the UK’s largest self build site deviate from the original vision and "will create a place that is not easily distinguished from other developments around the country"
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