Creating the right home for you starts with going right back to basics, setting your goals and budget, and keeping those in mind throughout your project. This month, we’ve packed the magazine full of in-depth advice that will help you stay on track throughout your scheme – starting with Mike Dade’s guide to the planning process on page 92, Julian Owen’s top tips on what you can’t aff ord to forget at the design stages (page 108) and
Adrian Wild’s guide to what you can expect to pay for your extension (page 75). Next up is making sure the fabric of your self build or renovation matches up to your expectations. For those of you considering an eco remodel, don’t miss our in-depth look at whether a Passivhaus approach makes sense for refurbs (page 56).