Heather Campbell is deputy editor of the SelfBuild magazine. Email: heather.campbell@selfbuild.ie
If you live in Hertfordshire and are planning to build a new home or carry out renovations, you may be eligible for local funding and support schemes. In this article we cover: Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) Home Repair Assistance Grant – North Hertfordshire Warm Homes Funding – Stevenage Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) Warm Homes: […] More
If you are living in Devon and are building a new house or renovating an existing one, who may be eligible for local grants and support schemes to help reduce costs and improve energy efficiency. In this article we cover: Warm Homes: Local Grant Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) East Devon District Council – Energy […] More
If you’re a homeowner in Surrey planning to build a new house or renovate your existing home, several local grants and schemes are available to help with costs and improve energy efficiency. In this article we cover: Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) Warm Homes: Local Grant Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) Home […] More
Homeowners in South Yorkshire looking to build a new home or upgrade their current property can tap into a range of local grants and schemes designed to ease costs and enhance energy efficiency. In this article we cover: Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) ECO4 Scheme – Sheffield Warm Homes: Local Grant Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) […] More
If you’re a homeowner in Merseyside planning to build a new house or renovate your existing property, several local grants and schemes are available to assist with costs and improve energy efficiency. In this article we cover: Where to find up-to-date information and how to apply for support Available Grants and Financial Support in Merseyside […] More
If you own a home in Lancashire, and are thinking about building a new property or upgrading your current one, there are a number of local grants and schemes that can help cover the costs. These initiatives are designed to support homeowners in making their properties more energy efficient, comfortable and secure. In this article […] More
If you’re planning to build a new home or renovate your existing property in Essex, there are several local grants and schemes available to help with costs and improve energy efficiency. In this article we cover: Available Grants and Financial Supports in Essex Warm Homes: Local Grant Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) Great British Insulation Scheme […] More
If you’re building a new home or renovating your existing property in Kent, there are several local grants and financial supports available to help make your project more affordable and sustainable. In this article we cover: Grants and Financial Supports for Kent Homeowners Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) Warm Homes: […] More
UK’s construction industry is expected to grow in 2025, but rising input costs remain a challenge. So, what does this mean for self-builders? In this article we cover: How affordable will it be to self-build in the UK in 2025? If you’re planning to build your own home, you may be wondering if it’s affordable […] More
To find out how much your new roof will cost, you need to know its size, shape, ridge height, style and roof covering. In this article, we cover: A roof’s design directly affects a property’s look, with its shape, colour and texture creating a strong visual impact. Roof structures fall into two main categories — […] More
Estimating the cost of a new build or renovation can be overwhelming. This guide outlines where to start when budgeting your project. In this article we cover: Building on a budget It is possible to build on a modest budget, but design choices often increase costs. Every upgrade adds up, and budget overruns typically result […] More
Building your walls with concrete usually means using the popular block build, but other options exist. In this article we cover: In the UK, concrete remains the most common building method. But what is it, how is it used, and what are its pros and cons? What is concrete? Concrete is made from cement, water […] More