A controlled ventilation system, or MVHR, can provide fresh incoming air and is an economical solution to heating your home during the winter months.

It’s not easy finding the perfect plot but your local authority can help. All you need to do is sign up to the self-build register to create more opportunities for you and other prospective self-builders.

James Mason’s self-build project is in its early stages and this month he’s juggling quotes, an asbestos report and managing the discharge of conditions – as well as hospital appointments for a sprained ankle.

Cash can be tight when you’re a self-builder. Gareth Boyd from 2020 Architects has some self-build design tips to help save those pennies.

Hire or buy – what’s the best way to obtain all the tools of the trade when it comes to self-building?

Thoughtful design can elevate any self-build and flood your space with natural light to enhance your wellbeing, explains Gareth Boyd, Director at 2020 Architects.

Don’t listen to the horror stories. Trustworthy and eager contractors are out there but how do you find them and what does a self-builder need to know before signing on the dotted line?

Planning permission comes with conditions and a self-build can only go ahead once these are ‘discharged’. Confused? Here’s our quick guide to stop your head spinning.

How can you contribute to a greener future and create a sustainable self-build?