Welcome

This issue of Build It incorporating SelfBuild &

MEET THE TEAM

EMILY BATESMITH is Build It’s deputy editor &

inspiration

DAN GLASSER Contemporary rebuild Mulroy Architects identified a

Glazed addition

PROJECT OF THE MONTH

Housing market remains resilient

Despite repeated inflation hikes by Bank of England,

Octopus Energy opens up solar PV market

Octopus Energy ( octopus.energy ) no longer requires

What’s on?

INTERIOR DESIGN MASTERCLASS 9TH SEPT £200, BRISTOL Join

Government sets out plans for self builders and extenders

In late July, Secretary of State for Levelling

need to know

Solar panels: making a DNO application

MUST-ATTEND EVENT!

BUILD IT LIVE 9TH-10TH SEPTEMBER Join us at

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product news

Great shopping ideas for your custom home project

3 of the best PICTURE WINDOWS

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interiors notebook

A palette of warm orange and green shades creates a cosy autumnal feel for your interiors

Get Free Advice & Ideas for Your Project at Build It Live

9th & 10th September: Maximise your chances of self build, home renovation or extension success with a visit to our newest show, Build It Live South West

Ask the EXPERTS

Essential advice on your problems with building, budgeting, DIY & planning from the most experienced names in the self build industry

Self build & custom build mortgage table

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

FIND YOUR DREAM BUILDING PLOT

PlotBrowser.com is a 100% free-to-use plot and property finder, packed with 1,000s of home building opportunities. Here’s a taster of the fantastic self build plots, renovation properties and conversions currently for sale near you

A DREAM RURAL RETREAT

Enjoying outstanding panoramic views over the Cotswold Hills, Apple Tree Barn occupies a 3.7-acre site including a paddock and orchard, surrounded by lush greenery and all the peace and tranquillity the countryside has to offer.

Futureproofing your home’s design

Matt Loader, co-founder of Loader Monteith Architects, shares how to design an adaptable home for future upgrades and renovations

PACKAGE HOMES

WOW-FACTOR

Going organic

Toby Diggens and Bella Lowes have put their hearts and souls into converting a derelict barn into an amazing home

CONTEMPORARY CREATION

After a greenbelt site near her family’s land became available, Kellie Wyles was inspired to build her own home tailored perfectly to her taste

COLOUR THEORY

After buying a rundown Victorian terrace house, Alice Constable Maxwell and George Walker have undertaken a full renovation that doesn't scrime on style

10 WAYS TO ADD KERB APPEAL TO YOUR HOME

Georgina Crothers shares her top tips and tricks to help your property make an impressive impact on the street scene

GUIDE TO BUILDING AN OAK FRAME HOME

From design basics to construction details, Rebecca Foster shares what you need to know about this time-honoured structural system

KITCHEN WORKTOPS

BUYER’S GUIDE

Contemporary stoves

DESIGN IDEAS

THE QUIET HOME CHECKLIST

in partnership with Quiet Mark

10 STEPS TO A SUCCESSFUL CELLAR CONVERSION

Here’s what you need to know when transforming your home’s subterranean space into a comfortable and habitable zone

ROOF DESIGN

Architect Julian Owen explores the pros, cons and opportunities different roof structures and coverings can for offer your project

HEAT PUMPS is ground source right for you?

GSHPs can deliver efficient, sustainable heating and hot water for your home. Here’s how to commission a high-quality system

CHANGING AN EXISTING PLANNING CONSENT

Planning consultant Julia Riddle shares how to make alterations to planning permission that has been granted, both before you start works and mid-build

BEST RETROFIT STRATEGIES

UPGRADING INSULATION 

How to choose a window & door supplier you can trust

Origin’s Ben Brocklesby offers his advice on finding a company you can trust to deliver for your project

InFocus

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