Graven Hill moves ahead with final phases with new planning application Hybrid plans and refreshed design code pave the way for 1,300+ homes at UK’s flagship self-build community Could a quiet planning reform finally help self-builders break ground? How a quiet planning rule change could unlock thousands of self-build homes A home for life — how this couple created their dream home on a plot in the Cotswolds Inspired by a visit to the Homebuilding & Renovating Show, Ian and Louise embarked on the journey of building their dream oak frame home Latest about self build What is the compulsory New Homes Ombudsman? By Joseph Mullane published 22 November 24 Labour has made it so housebuilders must comply and join the New Homes Ombudsman service Self build homes: The ultimate guide to getting started By Sarah Harley last updated 6 November 24 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 By Sarah Harley published 31 October 24 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 By Joseph Mullane published 30 October 24 Kevin McCloud revisits the Newhaven self build which featured in the first ever episode in 1999 8 small landing ideas to make the space feel bigger, lighter and more functional By Sarah Warwick published 26 October 24 Be inspired by the clever tactics that can transform small landings into stylish and useful areas Grand Designs follows couple who boldly try to convert water tower into family home By Joseph Mullane published 23 October 24 Despite setbacks and complex challenges, Adam and Tassy's bold quest to transform an industrial water tower into a dream family home is met with awe, perseverance and a bit of madness Move or extend: How to make this key decision By Sarah Harley published 23 October 24 If you're short on space or feeling restless, you may be weighing up the decision to move or extend. But what are the key factors to take into account when making your final choice? Building a house: A step-by-step guide By Michael Holmes last updated 18 October 24 Before you start building a house it’s good to understand the different stages involved so you can stay on track with your schedule and budget. Our ultimate guide shows you what to expect each step of the build – from laying foundations to decorating Grand Designs sees couple's dream house of healing become one of struggle By Joseph Mullane published 17 October 24 Couple Tony and Ara’s dream of creating a home focused on wellness saw them face unexpected difficulties 11 house rendering ideas from real homes to finish off your build in style By Amy Willis, Mark Brinkley published 12 October 24 Our pick of rendered build projects to inspire your choice of exterior finish for your self build, extension or renovation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives Get the Homebuilding & Renovating NewsletterBring your dream home to life with expert advice, how to guides and design inspiration. Sign up for our newsletter and get two free tickets to a Homebuilding & Renovating Show near you.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Find out what you need to know to make plasterboarding a garage a success2Graven Hill moves ahead with final phases with new planning application3Discover the secrets behind tiling an uneven wall to get a smooth professional finish4Can a heat pump cool a house? It depends, say the experts and here's why5Octopus and British Gas go to war over £500 heat pump claims Our sponsors
What is the compulsory New Homes Ombudsman? By Joseph Mullane published 22 November 24 Labour has made it so housebuilders must comply and join the New Homes Ombudsman service
Self build homes: The ultimate guide to getting started By Sarah Harley last updated 6 November 24 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 By Sarah Harley published 31 October 24 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 By Joseph Mullane published 30 October 24 Kevin McCloud revisits the Newhaven self build which featured in the first ever episode in 1999
8 small landing ideas to make the space feel bigger, lighter and more functional By Sarah Warwick published 26 October 24 Be inspired by the clever tactics that can transform small landings into stylish and useful areas
Grand Designs follows couple who boldly try to convert water tower into family home By Joseph Mullane published 23 October 24 Despite setbacks and complex challenges, Adam and Tassy's bold quest to transform an industrial water tower into a dream family home is met with awe, perseverance and a bit of madness
Move or extend: How to make this key decision By Sarah Harley published 23 October 24 If you're short on space or feeling restless, you may be weighing up the decision to move or extend. But what are the key factors to take into account when making your final choice?
Building a house: A step-by-step guide By Michael Holmes last updated 18 October 24 Before you start building a house it’s good to understand the different stages involved so you can stay on track with your schedule and budget. Our ultimate guide shows you what to expect each step of the build – from laying foundations to decorating
Grand Designs sees couple's dream house of healing become one of struggle By Joseph Mullane published 17 October 24 Couple Tony and Ara’s dream of creating a home focused on wellness saw them face unexpected difficulties
11 house rendering ideas from real homes to finish off your build in style By Amy Willis, Mark Brinkley published 12 October 24 Our pick of rendered build projects to inspire your choice of exterior finish for your self build, extension or renovation
