We were delighted when Aileen and Dave Downie got in touch with Fleming Homes to discuss their sixth self build project (their fifth built with timber frame). Having worked with them before, we knew they were consummate self builders and their projects are always interesting given the couple are ahead of the curve when it […]
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18 Affordable Self Build Homes for Under £200,000
While it may be fun to read about big-budget dream homes, most of those undertaking self-build projects have more modest targets. More recently, many are choosing to create bespoke and affordable self build homes that can grow with them, paying attention to how their build can suit their needs for now and in the future. […]
Coastal Homes: 17 Stunning Coastal Self Builds
Coastal homes are striking, serene and perfect for those who love the open air. And, building a coastal home may be an attractive idea for the more adventurous self builder because of this amazing potential waiting in store. But – while these projects can offer breathtaking views, it’s worth knowing that they come with some […]
How Much Does it Cost to Build a House in 2024? Your Complete Guide
Understanding how much it could cost to build a house in 2024, and the big triggers that could impact on your total self build budget, is vital to a successful project that’s completed on time and to your specifications. Labour and building materials prices surged in the past couple of years, so many self builders […]
Build It Awards Shortlist: Best Self Build Home or Renovation Project 2023
It’s that time of year again – the countdown to the annual Build It Awards ceremony on 24th November is on. In the run-up to the event, our editorial team and the Awards judges have pored over all the houses showcased in the last 12 issues of the magazine, with the goal of selecting just […]
Build It Awards Shortlist: Best Self Build Home or Renovation Project 2022
Build It’s editorial team, and our esteemed Awards judges, have been sifting through the amazing self build, renovation, extension and conversion projects featured in the magazine over the last 12 months to create this year’s Best Home shortlist. These six inspiring projects are all worthy of being crowned the Build It Award’s Best Self Build […]
Barn-Style Self Build with Coastal Views
When Liz Hallam bought half an acre of land on the Ardnamurchan Peninsular in the West Highlands with her ex-husband eight years ago, their intention was to build two holiday houses to supplement their retirement on the nearby Isle of Mull. “Although we got planning permission for the designs, our circumstances changed and we parted […]
11 of the Best Turnkey Homes
The turnkey home building method gives you all the choice you’d expect with a self build project, but hands the responsibility of your home’s design and construction over to one company. So, a single supplier handles everything from concept drawings right through to completing the internal fit-out. This can be great for those who want […]
The Right to Build – Your Complete Guide
On 31st October 2016, new legislation came into force establishing a Right to Build your own home. This potentially game-changing scheme means that councils in England have a duty to grant planning permission for sufficient serviced plots to meet demand, measured on so-called Right to Build registers, within a three-year period (and on an ongoing […]
Low Cost Self Build Home with Sea Views
This low cost self build by Moz and Alice Mikietyn put their building expertise to the test. Although, despite working on an especially tricky plot in a remote location, the couple successfully created a unique home that worked with both their budget and living needs. The family, who were happily settled in Brittany, France, have […]
Striking Timber Frame Self Build in National Park Woodland
Dene and Debbie Happell have a long-held passion for contemporary architecture. It’s notable in projects completed with their design and build company, Nest, but even more obviously in the geometrics of their black timber frame holiday home nestled among trees in the Trossachs National Park. “Architecture can shift you emotionally and physically, much like fine […]
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