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Self Build

Self Build

Ensure your self-build project runs as smoothly as possible with the expert information and design ideas in this section. Take a look at the inspiring self-build case studies, which have a wealth of great ideas to inform your own project.  

Rainwater harvesting: the pros and cons

Collecting rainwater to use in your home can be a sustainable way to reduce your water consumption, but the figures don't always add up. We explain why...

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What’s the difference between planning permission and building regs?

Whatever you build, you need to consider whether your project needs planning permission, and if it needs to meet building regs. But what’s the difference between the two?

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