Adding a loft conversion is one of the best and most cost effective ways to get more space without extending your home's footprint – but is it the right route for you? Our expert guide explains the key factors you need to know| Homebuilding
Building an extension can breathe new life into your home, with a house extension adding extra space on the inside and invigorating its outside appearance. Follow this step-by-step guide to finding out everything you need to know| Homebuilding
Understanding the rules around securing planning permission to demolish and rebuild is essential to make sure you don't waste money on a plot you can't develop| Homebuilding
Don’t overlook the attached planning conditions in the euphoria of gaining planning approval. Failure to discharge conditions can invalidate the permission for your build — ignore them at your peril!| Homebuilding
Our essential guide to renovating.| Homebuilding
There are a couple of key rules you need to be aware of to stay on the right side of the law when creating an annexe, says planning consultant Ken Dijksman| Homebuilding
Converting an old building can create the most individual of homes, but what is involved?| Homebuilding
The government has announced their planning reforms for 2025 and we reveal how they could affect you| Homebuilding
While building on green belt may seem impossible, armed with the right knowledge and expertise there are ways to get permission say the experts, and here's how| Homebuilding
The National Planning Policy Framework has been updated with major changes announced for those looking to gain planning permission| Homebuilding
Plots in designated areas, such as an AONB or Conservation Area, hold strong appeal to self builders - but can you actually get permission from the local planners to build?| Homebuilding
We explain the implications of designing a home in a conservation area and how to carefully plan your application| Homebuilding
