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Mike Dade is a land and planning specialist. He is a contributing editor of Build It, a plot hunting expert and author of books on planning and plot issues. He is one half of Speer Dade consultants (www.speerdade.co.uk).

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Build It
September 2017
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EDITOR'S LETTER
Welcome
It’s awards season at Build It HQ, which means the
READERS’ HOMES
Modern village home
Keen to self-build but eager to stay in the community, Dennis and Maureen Stephens came up with a clever contemporary design for a farmland plot that won over the planners
A man with a plan
Finding the perfect home in the UK capital is no mean feat, but Andrew Overin saw the potential to transform a dilapidated terraced house into a modern dwelling
Out of the ordinary
Kevin and Emma Kniveton’s vernacular cottage is anything but traditional, as their self-build has brought passive house design to the Isle of Man, and could help to kickstart many more projects like it
Labour of love
Sue and Richard Cansdale had a very special reason for using new government legislation to convert their cattle barn into a compact, characterful rural retreat
Best of both worlds
Jayne and Alistair Lewis’s self-build project has resulted in a two-in-one home that complements its rural setting
RENOVATION & BUILDING
The benefits of prefab homes
Off site-manufacture is a buzz word in the housing world – but is it suitable for self-builders looking to create one-off homes?
Underfloor heating for renovations
The latest UFH systems are designed to depose radiators as the go-to retrofit heating option – but are they all they’re cracked up to be? Chris Bates takes a look at how lowprofile setups could work for your project
Building a garage
10 key things you need to know when planning your new
Garage door showcase
Be inspired by our hand-picked selection of striking entrances
Practical guide to wetrooms
Rebecca Foster unveils the key factors to bear in mind when planning your dwelling’s new showering zone
Guide to: biomass boilers
Looking for a sustainable, low-carbon alternative to mains gas? Nigel Griffiths explains the benefits and costs of these wood-fuelled heating systems
EXPERT HELP
Guide to kitchen-diner extensions
It’s one of the most popular additions to a modern home, but you need to know the basics before you start planning this new open-plan zone, says Julian Owen
Planning essentials: getting to know your Local Plan
Understanding the intricacies of your council’s development policies will stand you in good stead when looking for the perfect plot and gaining planning consent for your project, says Mike Dade
Insulating a new masonry home
The external walls will be vital in controlling the thermal efficiency of your new house. Tim Doherty explores the energy performance of key brick and block systems
How to get value for money on your self-build
Whether you’re on an ultra-tight budget or simply want to stay in control of your spending and make the most of your hardearned cash, Mike Hardwick’s tips will help you keep your project on track
Plumbing & period homes
Out-of-date heating and plumbing installations are common in heritage houses – even if they’ve been renovated in the past. Alan Tierney reveals his top tips on bringing your property up to scratch
Ambitious endeavour
The Speltons want to self-build on a plot large enough to be subdivided into further sites that can be sold off later on. Could a small pasture owned by some friends provide a viable option? Mike Dade investigates the route to planning success
NEWS
Highland gem
This striking home in rural Perthshire is the result
Sowton Barn
Situated within the grounds of a working farm, this
Norfolk MP calls for self-build revolution
Richard Bacon MP wants more land to be made available
Graven Hill releases new pocket plots
A selection of sites, aimed at people who want to build
What’s on?
New financial packages launched for self-builders
Saffron Building Society has introduced a new interest-only
Need to know
Some months I’m sitting here chewing the end of my
Spend v save
Featuring attractive grey veining across its surface
Product news
Great shopping ideas for your custom home project
3 of the best: traditional woodburners
Interiors notebook
It’s never too early to start looking for the finishing touches for your self-build
REGULARS
Your views:
Got a funny story, a gripe or some superb self-build advice? Write to us at buildit@castlemedia.co.uk or the address below for your chance to win a prize
Vote for Britain’s Best Home 2017
Our judges have handpicked a six-strong shortlist of self-build, renovation and conversion projects – now it’s your turn to tell us which one you think deserves to be crowned the best home of 2017
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