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The Self-build Diaries

After 10 years of city life in London and renovating their previous home in Hackney, Nick and Tara Jordan wanted to relocate to the countryside and take on a bigger project.

How to Ask for Your Dream Home

Verity Lovelock of BBD Architects, a renowned Hampshire practice that specialises in bespoke residential design, provides a step-by-step guide.

Getting Your Outdoors Ready for Sunny Days

As the days get longer and the weather becomes warmer, Brits will finally get a chance to spend some much-needed time in their gardens.

Picture-perfect Pastures at the Plantation

‘The Plantation’ is a modern home with pitched ceilings, a floating staircase and enormous windows looking out onto rural north Devon from serene bedrooms.

Why it’s Important to Invest in Insulation

As any self-builder knows, creating the ideal interior environment is about more than just interior decoration – sometimes, it’s what you can’t see that makes all the difference.

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07

Apr

How to Ask for Your Dream Home: An architect’s guide to coming up with the design brief for your project

Verity Lovelock of BBD Architects, a renowned Hampshire practice that specialises in bespoke residential design, provides a step-by-step guide to get you started on your self-build or renovation.

10

Jul

When is Stamp Duty Not Applicable on a Renovation Project?

Patrick Cannon, one of the UK’s leading Tax Barristers, explains why some renovation projects may not be required to pay stamp duty.

15

Jun

Do You Need Planning Permission for Your Conservatory?

Homeowners thinking about making improvements to their property whilst stuck indoors can consider a range of enhancements to improve and maximise available space, including conservatories, orangeries and solid roof extensions.

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06

May

How is COVID-19 impacting the self-build market?

The UK, along with the rest of the world, is in uncharted waters. The spread of COVID-19 has impacted every aspect of our day-to-day lives. Indeed, UK homebuyers in the midst of completing on a transaction have been advised by the Government to hold off until the current pandemic is effectively resolved. However, is the same caution required of those...