The ultimate guide to the COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY

EDITOR’S LETTER

Regardless of whether you’re in the early planning stages or

Life in vıllage

OWNERS Dick and Sue Maaz, their daughter, Izzy PROJECT Self-build

Perfect coastal RETREAT

Idyllic, picture perfect, country chic - there are so many

TACTILE FINISHES

Take an alternative approach to the exterior of renovation projects

Built in 15 WEEKS!

HOMEOWNER Samantha Parr LOCATION South Staffordshire PROJECT Oak frame self-build

Family matters

HOMEOWNER Dani Ellis and her children Poppy and Jude PROJECT

A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

A greater connection with the garden has long featured top

Self-build &renovation

The government needs to reduce its 20% VAT rate on

PICK OF THE BEST PLOTS ACROSS THE UK FROM PLOTFINDER.NET *

This self-build plot has planning permission in principle for a

BOOK OF THE MONTH BRICK STONE METAL WOOD

Be inspired by beautiful imagery of our favourite featured projects

1 in 10 have never attempted DIY*

Join us at the Virtual Homebuilding & Renovating Summer Show

GET YOUR ESSENTIAL PRODUCTS AND EXPERT ADVICE AT THE VIRTUAL

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME

The Covid-19 pandemic has prompted one in 12 households to

THE HERU WE NEED: TURNING WASTE INTO HEAT IN OUR HOMES

In the quest to find newer and better sources of

Kitchens & bathrooms

Caple’s latest induction hob with downdraft extractor is a stylish

DREAM HOME:Suffolk Farmhouse

Complete with ornate Dutch-style gable ends, this statuesque and elegant

Resolving an unusual planning condition

We must admit, the methane membrane is one of the

We’re building an energy-efficient barn conversion to a tight budget

A few years ago my husband, Glyn and I joined

SOCIAL ROUNDUP

This stunning kitchen features clever adjustable and removable shelving on

WE’RE 30!

In the summer of 1990, a weighty tome entitled Individual

OUR FAVOURITE PROJECTS: #7

Noreen Jafaar and Jon Martin’s sustainable self-build proved to be

Joining us in the celebrations…

Here at Korniche, we’d like to offer our warmest congratulations

COTTAGES DESIGNED TO BRING YOUR DREAM HOME TO LIFE

The design of each cottage within this range varies in

Cost-effective ways to create a DREAM KITCHEN

Whether you’re taking on a self-build, renovating, or extending your

The bridge landing

ALLAN CORFIELDruns AC Architects. He’s an expert in designing energy-efficient

WHAT IT’S LIKE TO LIVE WITH... A garden studio

Our plans for a loft office were kicked into touch

The latest outbuildings

A versatile outdoor space is constructed in traditional green oak

How to choose PATIO DOORS

NATASHA BRINSMEAD is Homebuilding & Renovating’s Associate Editor. She’s just

How to start an organic garden

Organic gardening is a thoroughly fulfilling and satisfying venture. It’s

MODERN MODULAR HOUSES

Baufritz have established themselves as one of the top ecological

SELF-BUILDING during a pandemic

We live in unprecedented times. We have all realised that

BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO RENOVATION Part 10: Repairing the roof

A lot of successful renovation projects are shaped by good

How to create a sustainable home: THE GREAT OUTDOORS

TIM PULLEN is an expert in sustainable building methods and

ON THE TOOLS: PART 3 Cost-effective ways to approach the design process

ANDY STEVENS is a multiple award-winning builder who runs his

LIGHT FANTASTIC

For over a decade, Klöeber has offered self-builders and home

THE BUILDING CLINIC Ask the experts your questions

MICHAEL HOLMES is a self-build expert and Director of content

YOUR NEW OFFICE IS RIGHT THIS WAY

If you work from home full time, you could be

Beginner’s guide to self-build

There are many benefits to building your own home. Arguably,

Finding a self-build plot

You may be fortunate enough to have a plot already

FINANCING YOUR BUILD

There are two significant costs when building your own home:

Pre-build essentials

Once you have purchased your plot there are a good

Choosing a build route

Self-build is a broad church and there are many routes

GETTING DAYLIGHT RIGHT

Natural light is essential to your wellbeing, and the size

Signing off…

I’ll admit it, I’m not particularly green fingered - even