Selfbuild Advice

Whether you’re a self builder, serial renovator or extending your current home, here’s what you need to know before taking the plunge.

Homeowner Grants in West Berkshire
If you’re building a new home or improving your existing…
Homeowner Grants in Bristol
Thinking about building or upgrading your home in the Bristol…
Homeowner Grants in Bedfordshire
If you’re building a new home or upgrading your existing…
Homeowner Grants in Kent
If you’re building a new home or renovating your existing…
Homeowner Grants in Nottinghamshire
If you live in Nottinghamshire and are thinking about building…
Homeowner Grants in Hertfordshire
If you live in Hertfordshire and are planning to build…
Homeowner Grants in Devon
If you are living in Devon and are building a…
Homeowner Grants in Surrey
If you’re a homeowner in Surrey planning to build a…
Homeowner Grants in South Yorkshire
Homeowners in South Yorkshire looking to build a new home…
How do I register my new self-build address?
Registering an address is essential for your self-build — from…
Self-build VAT guide
Self-builders building new in the UK are exempt from paying…
What’s the best building method?
With so many building methods available, which is the best…
Skim or dryline?
When it comes to plasterboard, you have two main finishes…
Planning exemptions in England
What you can build without planning permission in England In…
Kitchen style ideas
You can choose a kitchen straight from a catalogue –…
Planning exemptions in Scotland
What you can build without planning permission in Scotland In…
Planning exemptions in Wales
What you can build without planning permission in Wales In…
Planning exemptions in Northern Ireland
Extending without planning, 5 rules every homeowner should know In…
Splashing out on a swimming pool
Most dream homes include a rainfall shower or a deep…
Building Methods: Blockwork
Blockwork remains the most common building method in the UK…
Grants for Homeowners in Perthshire
If you’re a homeowner in Perthshire looking to build a…
Grants for Homeowners in Lincolnshire
If you’re a homeowner in Lincolnshire planning to build a…
Grants available in Dorset
If you’re a homeowner in Dorset planning a new build…
Grants for Homeowners in Cornwall
If you’re a homeowner in Cornwall planning to build a…