Unlocking finance for your dream home

BuildStore Mortgage Services’ Tom McSherry tells The Selfbuilder’s James Parker how self-build mortgages work, the options available, and why early financial planning is key to a successful project. What are the different types of self-build mortgages on offer, and how... View Article

Framing the view

When Jo and Louise Roberts decided to build a barn style oak-framed home for their retirement, the plot was quite literally on their doorstep. TEXT DEBBIE JEFFERY IMAGES STEVEN HAYWOOD/CARPENTER OAK LTD Back in 1996, Jo and Louise Roberts bought... View Article

Meet the experts: the London Homebuilding & Renovating Show

Introducing a panel of experts headlining the upcoming Homebuilding & Renovating Show, scheduled for 19-21 Sept, at Excel, London. The speakers are available for interviews, commentary and insights on a range of topics as highlighted below. A new generation of... View Article

Garador launches new GRP side hinged garage door

Garador has announced the launch of a new GRP side hinged garage door designed specifically for the modern market. Perfect solution These new doors offer a perfect solution for homes requiring all the advantages of a modern side hinged garage... View Article

GRP Side Hinged Garage Door

Garador has announced the launch of a new GRP side hinged garage door designed specifically for the modern market. These new doors offer a perfect solution for homes requiring all the advantages of a modern side hinged garage door with... View Article

Award winning kitchen company working with CaberMDF

Twice named Kitchen Fitter of the Year by On The Tools magazine, T&N Developments has established a strong reputation for the quality of its workmanship, including fabricating bespoke pieces of furniture for its clients on site; most recently tapping into a trend advocated by Location’s... View Article

Brand New Event: Self Build Workshop

Discover the ABCs of homebuilding! Whether you’re driven by creating a beautiful bespoke home which suits your lifestyle, or simply want to build better for less, our brand-new Self Build Workshops offer expert-led advice and inspiration to help you create... View Article

Brand New Event: Renovation Workshop

Transform your home with confidence! Whether you’re extending your home, breathing new life into a tired property, or making energy-efficient upgrades, our brand-new Renovation Workshop offers expert-led advice and practical guidance to help you renovate smarter, more sustainably and within... View Article

Structural timber: a smart choice

Andrew Orriss of the Structural Timber Association (STA) looks at timber as a sustainable, low-carbon building choice, increasingly popular among UK self-builders for its environmental and practical benefits. In recent years, structural timber has emerged as the material of choice... View Article