If you’re planning to build something new or make a significant change to your home, you may require planning permission. Rules tend to differ from council to council, but permission may be required for anything from installing a solar panel to building a new extension – so it’s always important to check before you forge ahead with any plans to avoid encountering issues down the line. To help you navigate the sometimes complex world of planning permission, here’s a brief guide to how it works.
Environmental issues have risen to the forefront of the public consciousness – and the political agenda – in recent years, with everyone from car manufacturers to airlines trying to woo customers with their green credentials. One industry that has really embraced the eco-revolution is architecture, and there are now thousands of environmentally friendly properties dotting the British landscape – here’s a top five list of the most innovative eco-homes in the UK.
Read more »With housing in short supply and some banks still reluctant to lend large mortgage sums, building your own home could seem like an attractive option. Not only is building a house from scratch – or redeveloping an existing dilapidated property – potentially cheaper than conventional buying, it also gives you the chance to live in a home that’s designed entirely to your tastes, which can be hugely rewarding – as long as you’re prepared to put in the hard work. If you’re considering building your own home this year, here are a few basic tips to help you along the way.
