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Four common kitchen renovation mistakes and how to avoid them

Tuesday, 7th January 2020

Kitchen renovations are a major undertaking; if you get them wrong, then it can prove to be a very expensive mistake. Fortunately, forewarned is forearmed and if you know how to avoid the most common mistakes, then your renovations should... View Article

Are homeowners getting the performance they should expect?

Friday, 6th October 2017

With large tracts of UK land being held for future development, there is a concern that when the properties are eventually built they will only comply with building regulations that were the standard 10 years ago. It begs the question:... View Article

Getting the most from extensions

Tuesday, 29th August 2017

The increasing costs of moving due to stamp duty and mortgages, combined with the unrelenting hassle of dealing with broadband and utility companies, mean more of us are realising that extensions are the best solution to our housing conundrums. The... View Article

A quality double act; roof windows and blinds

Tuesday, 29th August 2017

Daylight is one of the holy grails of modern living. Bright, well-lit spaces have clear health and well-being benefits. In short they make us feel good and unsurprisingly this is something we want from our homes. In this quest for... View Article

Response to the DCLG select committee’s report on ‘Capacity in the homebuilding industry’

Tuesday, 2nd May 2017

In response to the recent publication of the DCLG select committee’s report on the ability of the housebuilding sector to meet demand for new homes, The Homebuilding & Renovating Show is lending its support to The National Custom and Self-Build Association (NaCSBA)’s... View Article

Five tips for tackling a listed property renovation in 2017

Tuesday, 31st January 2017

If you have been thinking of getting your listed property spruced up, whether it’s an extension or re-structuring the foundations, there are fundamental things that you will need to consider before. Sarah Khan, a member of the Society for the... View Article

Smart answers on smart homes

Thursday, 15th September 2016

Ben Johnson, director of Powertrac Electrical Services, a Berkshire-based smart home and electrical contractor, answers some of the frequently asked questions on smart homes. What is a smart home? In short, a smart home intelligently automates and allows you to... View Article

Room to move – Insulation and how to comply with Building Regulations

Wednesday, 27th July 2016

Strict Building Regulations relating to insulation can mean thick external walls that eat into the available living area. Kingspan Insulation’s Adrian Pargeter explains how to comply without compromising on space. For many years, the major stumbling block for eager self-builders... View Article

Controlled spirals

Wednesday, 27th July 2016

Antonia Harding of British Spirals & Castings dispels the myth that spiral staircases are dangerous and explains how they can be used effectively and safely in your project. With their architectural beauty and space-saving benefits, spiral staircases can be the perfect... View Article

Sustainability in practice – how do we improve our buildings?

Tuesday, 21st June 2016

By James Fisher, Existing Buildings Lead & Principal Consultant, BREEAM Investors and owners of large commercial property portfolios throughout Europe are constantly on the hunt for a distinctive edge that will set them aside from the competition. The never-ending battle... View Article

HOA on how a Brexit might affect homeowners

Monday, 21st March 2016

Paula Higgins, founder and Chief Executive of the HomeOwners Alliance (HOA) has the following thoughts on the impact of a Brexit on Britain’s homeowners: 1. Interest rates: Most economists expect if we do vote for Brexit, it will lead to... View Article

Government figures show a rise in number of homes being built

Tuesday, 15th September 2015

The Housing Minister, Brandon Lewis has welcomed new figures, which have shown a rise in the number of homes being built, and said it is proof that the government is keeping the country building and delivering the homes that are... View Article

Will the government Starter Homes initiative result in poorly built homes?

Tuesday, 15th September 2015

With the Starter Homes initiative being pushed by government, Pete Halsall, the visionary sustainable developer who runs the Good Homes Alliance, asks if low-cost first-time buyer homes could be destined to become the slums of the future? The Conservatives have... View Article

Self-build property planning applications fall to six year low

Monday, 24th November 2014

Figures released by Barbour ABI today reveal that UK-wide self-build planning applications in 2014 have decreased by 28% compared to 2008. Barbour ABI, the chosen provider of the Government’s Construction and Infrastructure Pipeline, shows that 16,792 self-build planning applications were... View Article

Cost-effective aluminium windows and doors are ideal for creating low energy use buildings, says Reynaers at Home

Thursday, 4th September 2014

Leading provider of aluminium architectural glazing systems Reynaers at Home says that aluminium systems not only offer top energy efficiency levels, but also can help to add value to a home too. According to 40 per cent of architects, a cost-effective solution... View Article