Timber frames provide a wide range of design options - from a traditional brick-faced look to the wooden Scandinavian finish.

Getting your budget as accurate as possible can save you money and the nightmare of overspending and crippling costs.

To give you a hand when searching for guidance and information, we've whittled down the abundance of self-build literature into five must-read books.

Managing your self-build can save you money but it can be time consuming. Where do you start on your journey?

A self-build mortgage could be the answer to financing your dream home, so here's all you need to know about taking out a self-build mortgage.

Aaron Pearson has been a plasterer for more than 15 years. Check out his top tips for plastering your self-build home.

If you have a vision of creating your dream home from scratch, appointing an architect could actually save you time and money in the long run. 

Becoming more involved in choosing your materials will bring various benefits once you've moved into your self-build home.

Getting a plot to build that dream home can be a challenge in itself. Check out our handy tips to make your plot hunting easier.