Homebuilding & Renovating

Each issue of Homebuilding & Renovating is packed full of inspiration and offers expert advice on a range of topics, from finding land, house design and choosing an architect, to planning permission, selecting materials and budget control – everything you need to ensure your project is a success.

EDITOR’S LETTER

THE TEAM

MEET THIS MONTH’S EXPERTS...

Homebuilding & Renovating

NEW HOME WISH LIST

Self-build& renovation

WHAT DOES A LOW-CARBON FUTURE LOOK LIKE? • David Hilton assesses the long-term future of low-carbon heating, and the importance of addressing and preparing for the transition period

Kitchens

Bathrooms

Homes • Inspiring self-build, renovation, conversion and extension projects from across the UK

AMERICAN BEAUTY • Ellie and Alan Inskip have created a New England-inspired home for their children. Here, Ellie talks to HB&R’s Amy Reeves about their self-build journey

NEW ENGLAND-STYLE SELF-BUILD

KEY SUPPLIERS

THE KNOWLEDGE • BUILDING A NEW ENGLAND-STYLE HOUSE

“Our extension was a real family adventure” • Ros Bridges and Rob Jones extended their three-bedroom house to create versatile spaces, ready to deal with whatever life throws at them. Ros talks to Amy Reeves about their experience

SELECTED COSTS

KEY SUPPLIERS

THE FLOORPLAN

BACK IN BLACK • Wilma Geddes has fulfilled a long-held dream of converting a once derelict mill in the Aberdeenshire countryside into a contemporary home

SUPPLIERS

THE KNOWLEDGE • DEALING WITH A DIFFICULT SITE

A SCHOOL HOUSE REMASTERED • Kate and Mike’s schoolhouse renovation took more than its fair share of blood, sweat and tears — but the unique open-plan home they’ve created is worth all the effort

KEY SUPPLIERS

“We self-built our first home” • Lucy Newton and Sam Hopkins defied the planning odds and achieved their home on a tight budget, thanks to an energetic can-do attitude

BUILD TIMELINE

KEY SUPPLIERS

THE KNOWLEDGE

THE FLOORPLAN

BUILD COST BREAKDOWN

6 reasons to self-build • If you’re close to taking on your own self-build but are in need of some inspiration then these six tenacious first-time self-builders who took the plunge and built their own homes will do the trick — and the results are amazing!

“I’m working on my fourth renovation” • Serial renovator Effie Dracou reveals the progress on site as she extends and renovates a chalet bungalow in London

“On to the second fix work” • Self-building two oak cottages side by side, couples Charlie and Helen, and Craig and LB, discuss making on site-decisions

ADDING SPACE & VALUE

PLANNING THE SPACE

5 AREAS TO REMEMBER

APPLIANCES

DESIGN IDEAS: 8 PLACES TO POSITION A UTILITY ROOM

Expert advice • All the information you need to ensure that your project is delivered on time and on budget!

APPLICATION RECAP

PART 2 SUBMITTING A PLANNING APPLICATION • It’s time to pull your planning application together and submit your proposal. But what happens once you’ve clicked submit? Planning consultant Ken Dijksman sets out the process step-by-step

TOP TIP

PLANNING APPLICATION: STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS

The highs and lows of renovating • In the first of a new renovation series, Natasha Brinsmead shares her experiences of what it’s really like to carry out a DIY renovation project, including some of her top dos and don’ts

PART NINE: BUYING LAND WITHOUT PLANNING PERMISSION: THE PLOT-BUYING PROCESS EXPLAINED • Could buying land without planning be a route to an affordable plot? Mark Stevenson advises on the steps you need to take to ensure you don’t pay a premium for land that...