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Former workshop site in Marham gains consent for four self-build homes
By Joseph Mullane published
A former workshop site in Marham is being marketed with a guide price of £480,000 and outline consent already in place for four self-build plots

London housebuilding 94% below target as sector is said to have 'collapsed'
By Joseph Mullane published
Industry figures and developers warn London housing delivery has fallen dramatically short of need, with starts reported at just 5,891 in 2025

Can you claim back VAT on a new build? Yes, but there are certain criteria to follow, as our build expert explains
By Mark Stevenson last updated
Discover if your self build project is eligible for a VAT claim, as well as the common pitfalls to avoid to ensure you don’t miss out on thousands of pounds

This £310k overgrown plot could be transformed into two homes with sea views
By Joseph Mullane published
An overgrown coastal plot in Sennen, Cornwall, offers space for two detached homes and sweeping views over Sennen Cove

New five-plot custom-build scheme lets you create your own home in Essex
By Joseph Mullane published
Brambles Yard in White Colne offers five custom-build plots allowing buyers to personalise homes within a low-density countryside development

This £425k barn deal could turn into five homes — and it’s already approved
By Joseph Mullane published
A former poultry site in Oxfordshire has prior approval under Class Q to be converted into five dwellings, with options for up to 22 acres of land

Inspirational renovation couple go from visitors to speakers at the National Homebuilding & Renovating Show
By Rob Keal, Alison Wall, Joseph Mullane last updated
The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show is back at the NEC on the 19-22 of March

Want to make every pound of your build budget count? A quantity surveyor explains why value engineering could be your project’s secret weapon
By Tim Phillips published
Discover why value engineering is one of the smartest tools for keeping costs under control, ensuring every pound of your project budget is spent where it delivers the most impact
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