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Finding a Surveyor: How to Pick a Good Building Surveyor
Our top tips on finding a surveyor are designed to ensure that you select the best person to carry out the important job of assessing your new home
Building Contracts: Do you Need one for Your Build?
Good building contracts are designed to protect both you and your builder, and create a document to refer to for any disputes. Here's why they're essential to any build project
Builders’ Quotes: 7 Reasons Yours are Higher Than Expected
Gone out to tender and the builders' quotes you've received back are way over what you've budgeted? Our expert explains why and what your next steps should be
How to Pay a Builder: 7 Tips to Make the Process Simple
How to pay a builder may not be obvious from the outset of your project, but there's some key ways to avoid getting burnt when it comes to builders and money
Find a Builder: How to Find the Right Trades for Your Build
How do you find a builder with the right experience and skills, and that you can trust? Here's our top advice to use on your search for a build team
Planning Permission Explained: How and When to Apply
Gaining planning permission is a crucial stage of any self build and many extensions. Here, a former planning officer explains how the process works
How to Register a New Address: What you Need to Know
How do you go about getting a house name or number when self building? Planning consultant Simon Rix shares his advice
