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Garage Conversion Ideas – Real-Life Ideas for Converting a Garage into Living Space - Build It

2 months ago | self-build.co.uk | Sander Tel |Martin Gaine |Alan Tierney |Julia Riddle

Increasing your property’s usable floorspace with a garage conversion, or turning a detached structure into a home, could be one of the best routes to a new, multifunctional space.
11 Common Period Home Renovation Mistakes to Avoid – an Expert's Guide

2 months ago | self-build.co.uk | Alan Tierney |Anna-Marie DeSouza |Rebecca Foster

Undertaking a period house renovation requires patience, attention detail and thorough planning.
Preventing Damp & Mould in Houses - What Do You Need to Do?

Nov 28, 2024 | self-build.co.uk | Alan Tierney |Self-Build Zone |Nigel Griffiths

Find out how to protect your property’s structure from the damage caused by damp and mould, with practical tips and insight from Build It’s period property expert, Alan Tierney Damp and mould can pose serious problems in your home.
The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Building a House Extension

Nov 2, 2024 | self-build.co.uk | Mark Stevenson |Tim Doherty |Alan Tierney

Building a house extension is a great way to maximise your home’s potential with additional, multifunctional space that’ll be sure to add value.
Labour Government Shows Support for Self & Custom Build Housing

Oct 8, 2024 | self-build.co.uk | Julian Owen |Alan Tierney |Mark Stevenson

The Labour Party made its ambition to “Get Britain Building Again” a key part of its election policy, stating that the dream of homeownership is now out of reach for too many young people. The party pledged to build 1.5 million new homes within next Parliament as a mandatory target – which would involve reforming Britian’s planning system, helping to speed up potential development opportunities.
What Does the Campaign for Individual Homes Survey Prove About UK Housebuilding?

Oct 1, 2024 | self-build.co.uk | Alan Tierney |Mark Stevenson

We take a look at what the Campaign for Individual Homes survey results reveal about the kind of homes that UK homeowners want to see being built and where Increasing the supply of good quality housing was a priority for all parties in the 2024 general election – as evidenced by the housing policy pledges set out in their various manifestos. The Campaign for Individual Homes was launched in July 2024 by Build It and Homebuilding & Renovating magazines, who are proud to be Gold Partners of the...
How to Create Architectural Wow Factor with Your Windows

Sep 20, 2024 | self-build.co.uk | Alan Tierney |Georgina Crothers |Julian Owen

Kloeber’s Matt Higgs looks at how your window and glazing choices can enhance your home’s aesthetic When it comes to designing a home that turns heads and makes a lasting impression, your glazing decisions can make all the difference.
How Much Does it Cost to Retrofit a Heat Pump & How Much Can You Save?

Sep 15, 2024 | self-build.co.uk | Dave Hilton |Sander Tel |Alan Tierney |Nigel Griffiths

Thinking of replacing your boiler with this low-carbon alternative?
23 Home Improvement Projects You Can Do Without Planning Permission

Mar 17, 2024 | self-build.co.uk | Mike Dade |Martin Gaine |Alan Tierney

Permitted development rights allow you to undertake some significant building works and home improvements without having to apply for planning consent.
Specialist Planning Reports: What Are They & Do You Need One?

Mar 9, 2024 | self-build.co.uk | Martin Gaine |Mike Dade |Alan Tierney

When planning consultants get together, we moan about how complicated the planning system has become. “In the past, all you needed to submit with your self build planning application was a short form and a set of basic plans,” we say. Today, planning applications can come with 100s of pages of documentation, produced by very expensive specialist consultants, and often just skimmed by the specific planning case officer.