Category: Self Build
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Add Homebuilding & Renovating as a ‘preferred source’ on Google
Do you ever feel like it’s hard to find reliable, expert advice about renovating, improving, or building your home? Google has introduced a new tool to help you cut through the noise and see more of the content you care about. By adding Homebuilding & Renovating as one of your “preferred sources,” you’ll get our…
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7 tips for successfully building on brownfield land
For many self-builders, the hunt for a suitable building plot represents one of the biggest challenges of the entire project. Yet, recent changes to national planning policy could unlock new potential avenues for tracking down land; specifically, alterations made to the policy around brownfield sites. In 2024, the government pledged its support for the development…
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Mark Wright’s home gym is a masterclass in functional luxury
When television presenter and former footballer Mark Wright began work on his £3.5 million Essex self-build with wife Michelle Keegan, he had one room in mind as a personal priority: a private gym. Several years later, that space is complete – and it’s a transformation that blends high-end design with practical training needs. The gym…