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Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine
July 2023
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EDITOR’S LETTER
EDITOR’S LETTER
Claire Lloyd has been a member of the Homebuilding & Renovating team for 15 years. She’s currently in the midst of another renovation.
HOMEBUILDING & RENOVATING
OUR EXPERTS
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INSIGHT
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Planning figures plummet
According to the latest government figures, planning applications
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BUILD EVENTS
BOOK OF THE MONTH PRETTY SMALL: GRAND LIVING
Burning bright
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Parliamentary group calls for renewables to be mandatory in new homes
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REAL PROJECT
On the edge
Built on a plot overlooking a steep valley, Jane and Tim Trounce’s cantilevered home was built in defiance of gravity — and a whole load of project setbacks
Rescue remedy
REAL PROJECT OAK FRAME SELF-BUILD
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DIY self-builds
Discover the different ways these self-builders saved tens of thousands of pounds on their bespoke home building projects
A woodland symphony
Musicians Katerina Nazarova and Tim Hugh built their own sustainable home in a truly wild setting
EXPERT ADVICE
12 ways to get the best trades from trades
If you want to keep your build on track and to budget, you’ll need to know how to best engage with different trades to create a harmonious site and a successful project. Michelle Guy offers some words of advice…
RENOVATING AN EDWARDIAN HOME
Natasha Brinsmead explains how to update and renovate an Edwardian property, focusing on the 10 most common design features
HOW TO BUILD A HOUSE
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SELF MANAGING
A PROFESSIONAL PROJECT MANAGER
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TURNKEY BUILDER
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FOCUS ON HEATING AN OUTDOOR POOL
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Beginner’s guide to self-build
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PLANNING CLINIC
Knocking down and replacing a house
Demolishing and rebuilding on the same site may or may not need a planning application, so before you start navigating this potentially tricky route, take planning consultant Simon Rix’s advice
BUILD COST CLINIC
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To get the most out of your time and money the landscaping aspect of a build should be planned in from the start. Quantity surveyor Tim Phillips lays the groundwork…
A BUILDER’S VIEW
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When you have builders on site, there are a number of questions to which you should already know the answers — to avoid those awkward moments! Andy Stevens advises you to read on…
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Designing an oak frame extensıon
Much coveted, an oak frame extension will add space and instant character to your home. However, there are some key design considerations to account for first, as Claire Lloyd explains
SELF - BUILD ESSENTIALS
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EXTENSION ESSENTIALS
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When you take on an extension and opt to match materials like-for-like, it can be a challenge. Chartered surveyor Ian Rock shares his advice on how best to source exactly what you need
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ASK THE EXPERTS
ASK THE EXPERTS
Got a burning question about your self-build, extension or renovation project that you need answering? Drop us a line by emailing homebuilding@futurenet.com and your question could be answered by one of our magazine experts
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sliding doors
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GREEN CLINIC
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