EDITORIAL

EDITORIAL Editor Beth Murton Brand Development Editor

FROM THE EDITOR

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THE EXPERTS

SARAH HARLEY Our assistant editor has renovated a

INSIGHT

A round-up of the latest self-build and home renovation news, products and events

Is your home the best in Brıtaın?

In partnership with The Times and The Sunday Times, we’re launching the Homebuilding & Renovating Awards 2026 to find the best completed projects in the UK

THE CATEGORIES

Best Self-Build Have you built your dream home

At one with nature

For Fraser and Anne Harding, one of the biggest self-build challenges they faced was blending a brand-new home into its verdant surroundings

Leap of faith

Tim Brown rescued a decaying city centre chapel and transformed it into an exceptional modern home

Building for the future

The eco-conscious owners of a London terrace embarked on a zero-waste mission that exceeded all expectations

Double

Faced with renovating their period detached home, Dave and Lucy combined modern looks with Arts and Crafts vision

Sensational small homes

Rather than being restricted by a lack of space, these compact homes show how a tight footprint can create fresh possibilities for clever design

SPECIALIST PLANNING REPORTS

They form an increasingly important part of the planning permission process, so get up to speed with the many different types of report and what might be required for your project

14 tips for extending a period property

Building outwards – or upwards – in an older property can make perfect sense, but be sure you’re making all the right choices

Designing with neurodiversity in mind

From first-hand experience, Sarah Harley shares key principles that can help create an inclusive living space that works for everyone

DO I NEED A STRUCTURAL ENGINEER FOR MY EXTENSION?

Find out if you need to budget for this professional service on your next home improvement project

GUIDE TO RENOVATING

As we conclude our renovation series, we round up some of the best tips, tricks and nuggets of wisdom we’ve learned from our experts for you to take with you on your own renovation journey

TENDERING PROCESS

Our quantity surveyor Tim Phillips explains what’s involved in this essential phase in any build project, and why going out to tender matters when it comes to controlling costs effectively

ASK THE EXPERTS

Send us an email at homebuilding@futurenet.com and your question could be answered by one of our experts in a future issue

Space-enhancing built-in storage

If you’re looking for the best ways to integrate built-in storage and enjoy a clutter-free, organised home, Megan Milstead offers some ideas

THE 5 MOST COMMON SOLAR PANEL PROBLEMS

In the quest to reduce energy bills, you may look at installing solar PV, but there’s a side of solar panels you should be aware of, as our expert David Hilton explains…

Self-build for beginners

Discover if your project is eligible as well as the common pitfalls to ensure you don’t miss out on thousands of pounds

A new leaf

PHOTOGRAPH: JAMES McDONALD A s any self-builder will