Q&As

I’m planning for a major renovation of my converted barn home. I intend to add a ground source heat pump but can’t find information about whether this system can supply domestic hot water. If it can be supplied by the same system, is this an efficient way of achieving a hot water supply? And would [...]

Is there a register (or list) of independent project managers for a self build project. I need someone within a reasonable distance of West Berkshire.

Good morning, My enquiry is about a stepped sided semi-detached house and my rights to build on those stepped sides. My house is 11.8m wide and so I’m allowed a side extension width of 5.92m (no more than half width of original house rule). Am I allowed to put a side extension of 5.92m (no [...]

I am interested in buying some land. I have never done this before ? Would I need a personal loan? Also who are the best lenders? Cheers Siobhan

What happens if my builders do not finish my larger home extension before the 30th May?

I’ve claimed VAT back on my new build. When can I run a business from home? Thanks.

I have a house on green belt land and am looking at making it bigger. Problem is, it’s already had some extension work and it’s 50% build of original house, which sits in 3 acres, but no idea what percent is left. Do I knock it down start new build to maximise space? No ideas [...]

If the occupation date is a year earlier than the completion certificate is that a problem?

In 1991 we got planning permission in a conservation area with no finishing 5 or 3 year limit of any type; just that it had to be started within 5 years. It was one application for a loft, on the main house, a 2 storey extension to the rear, and a 2 storey attached house [...]