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Where to spend and where to save on your self-build to make your project budget go further
Our self-build expert reveals which elements are worth investing in and where smart compromises can help keep costs under control
Planning and Infrastructure Bill becomes law, so will this make self-building easier?
The government’s Planning and Infrastructure Act introduces reforms aimed at reducing delays, lowering costs, and providing clearer pathways for self-builders and small housing projects
Swift bricks for all new homes: What the latest UK planning policy really means for builders
Government planning policy now expects bird‑nesting features like swift bricks in all new homes, but this is still policy guidance, not a statutory building regulation
How a tiny Hebridean stonehouse became Grand Designs House of the Year
A hand-built island home crafted from ancient Lewisian gneiss has stunned judges to win Grand Designs House of the Year, proving small, sustainable design can outshine big-budget builds
This early-18th-century Cardiff farmyard is now a rare four-home redevelopment opportunity
This plot contains rare chance to redevelop a historic 300-year-old farmhouse site with permission for four new homes
Mark Wright reveals the house update that is his 'favourite Christmas present' and why it's a growing trend
Wright has transformed his dining room by installing his latest toy, but Michelle is far from pleased with the latest addition
This hidden village has one of the best self-build opportunities you’ll find
Tucked away in one of Cambridgeshire’s smallest villages, this residential plot already has planning approval, making it a practical starting point for anyone looking to build their own home
Housebuilders express frustration over delayed Future Homes Standard
Developers warn that delays to the Future Homes Standard – originally due in early 2025 – are piling pressure on a housing sector already struggling to maintain supply.
