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A self build, brcik, four bedroom home with drive and willow tree on the small front garden

Lib Dem MP gains approval to knock down and rebuild her Chelmsford home

By Joseph Mullane published

The new house has provoked a debate over demolition vs refurbishment with locals claiming the existing building should be kept

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A conservatory in a garden that also has a bricked wall running across the garden

This self build home is designed around a stunning Georgian walled garden

By Joseph Mullane published

Anna and Allan Joyce created a light-filled, seven-bedroom home featuring an incredible two-tier conservatory

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The front of a timber clad house with a brick wall running along the side

Discover this £1.3m upside down home with slatted timber and recycled bricks

By Joseph Mullane published

The self-build inspired many homes due to its unique "romantic pragmatism" design

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A pair of garages once stood on the site

How two derelict garages were transformed into this stunning end of terrace self-build

By Sam Webb published

Innovative space-saving techniques, such as pocket doors, are used throughout

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A group of self builders stood next to a poster

Group set to create 'first' self build housing community in Wales

By Joseph Mullane published

The group aims to provide more affordable, eco-friendly housing for locals in an effort to tackle the housing crisis in Wales

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It is easy to make mistakes when fitting closers

The cavity wall closer mistake you won't want to make when fitting your insulation

By Sam Webb published

Getting it right the first time is essential when installing cavity wall closers

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A bungalow extension with a mother and two daughters standing in front of it

The winner of Scotland's Home of the Year for 2024 is...

By Joseph Mullane last updated

We reveal the winner of Scotland's Home of the Year for 2024 as well as all the finalists from around the country

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An overhead shot of a long self build one-storey home with a pool

Take a look inside one of the largest homes built on Grand Designs

By Joseph Mullane published

The Pavello is a 5,533 sqft self build in West Sussex and was the largest home built on Grand Designs back in 2015

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concrete slab in ground

Soil types you might find on your plot — and what it means for your foundations

By Michael Holmes published

Our expert explains the different soil types you could find on a building plot and how this could steer your choice of foundation system

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Sir Keir Starmer says the Tories have failed to tackle the housing crisis

Keir Starmer unveils his 5 golden rules for building on the ‘grey belt’

By Sam Webb published

Labour has pledged to alleviate the UK's housing crisis if it is elected

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