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Right to repair launched in UK

New legislation aims to extend the lifespan of

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more homeowners are clamouring for a home office

Scotland extends self build fund

An extra £2m has been allocated to the

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High court: no CIL exemption for retrospective planning

A recent high court ruling marks a setback

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How the pandemic has shaped self build mortgages

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Great shopping ideas for your custom home project

interiors notebook

Choose sage green hues for a calming tone that brings the outside in. Pair with natural textures like wood and rattan to further blur the boundaries

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October issue on sale 25th August

focus on: Clare Higgins, head of design at Rehau, reveals how and when to replace existing PVCu windows in a sustainable way

Rehau’s range of PVCu windows offer durability, longevity

Worth the wait

More than two decades after buying their perfect plot, the Avis family finally built their dream new home

Separate spaces

A beautiful rear extension and a sizeable garden annexe were finished in marble to complete this family’s stunning renovation project

View of a lifetime

Embracing the stunning surroundings, the Stalkers have created a chic modern longhouse with their future needs in mind

Ancient & modern

An unloved grade II listed home has been totally transformed with an interior reworking and a double-height contemporary extension

Wow-factor transformation

Keen to maximise their spacious plot, Ash and Nancy Rogers extended their existing property to create the family home of their dreams

Making the most out of SIPs

Rebecca Foster sets out how to maximise the advantages of this energy efficient structural system

The latest smart home tech

Rebecca Foster rounds up the most innovative products and systems, taking a closer look at the technological developments that have made them possible

Green roofs

Jane Crittenden unravels some of the key questions to think about when specifying a green roof to help you decide if this solution is right for you

Internal doors

From conventional hinged solutions to sleek glazed and pocket styles, we’ve rounded up some inspiring options for your project

Driveway options & costs

A visually pleasing approach will add a real flourish to your project. Jane Crittenden looks at how to choose the best materials

How to self build for under £250k

Architect Julian Owen shares his insider tips on creating a bespoke home that doesn’t cost the earth

Low-cost self builds

Discover these impressive new home projects that have been completed for less than £250,000

Scheduling first & second fix work

Tim Doherty takes a look at what’s involved in planning the key stages of your new home’s internal fit-out – from getting the infrastructure in, all the way to final finishes

SELF BUILD COST CALCULATOR

Want to know how much it costs to build your own home? Our ready reckoner, powered by the Build It Estimating Service, will help you gauge what size, style and quality of house you can achieve on your project budget

SELF BUILD COMMUNITIES

Nigel Griffiths takes a closer look at the benefits of collective self build projects

Self build & custom build mortgages

Looking to fund your bespoke home project? Each month we round up the best deals from leading lenders and update you on what you need to know to secure the right finance

How to Find a Good Building Plot Faster

Get your plot hunt moving with this taster of the expert advice available via Build It’s Virtual Self Build Training courses