Homebuilding & Renovating

Homebuilding & Renovating is the UK's number-one magazine for home extenders and self-builders. From build costs, planning permission, hiring builders, to project managing subcontractors and step-by-step DIY guides, each issue is packed with the best expert advice to help you deliver your project on time and within budget. You'll also find inspiring case studies of completed projects, and all the design ideas and inspiration you need to create your dream home. Whether you're renovating and extending an existing property, or building a new home, Homebuilding & Renovating magazine is your essential project companion.

Homebuilding & Renovating

FROM THE EDITOR

MEET OUR EXPERTS • From extension advice to the lowdown on the latest changes to planning policy, our team is here to help…

INSIGHT • A round-up of the latest self-build and home renovation news, products and events.

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A new chapter • Swapping her cherished cottage for a sustainable self-build was a bold move for Pauline Adamson, but designing a home from scratch has ensured the space is perfectly tailored to meet her future needs

Light touches • Doubling the size of a 1960s bungalow with multiple extensions and a loft conversion has created a fabulous open and airy family home offering views from every room

Living in the city • Building new houses in the city is limited by the lack of available land, but with some imagination it is possible to create exciting contemporary urban homes, as these UK projects show

NEW PLANNING RULES UNVEILED • Discover what the latest changes to planning permission are and what they mean for custom and self-builders

14 mistakes to avoid when starting your self-build • If you’re considering building your own home, pave the way for a successful project by avoiding these common errors

House desıgn trends • From layout options and material choices to extension design and sustainable solutions, here’s what to have on your radar for 2025 and beyond

FOCUS ON UNDERFLOOR HEATING • Thinking of installing UFH? We answer the most common questions so you can decide if it’s right for your project

RENO FILES ASBESTOS IN FIREPLACES • Could asbestos be lurking in your fireplace? We asked the experts how to spot it and remove it safely

Personal best • The decision to go architect-free for her kitchen extension project was purely budgetary for Kat Collins, and the results speak for themselves

5 ways with... SIDE RETURN GLAZING • Planning an infill extension at the back of your home? Get creative with a design that will ensure your new space has plenty of natural light

PREFAB EXTENSIONS • A great way to add space and value, modular styles of extensions can often be built in just a few weeks. Here’s what you need to consider for this build route

In full flow • Knocking rooms together and extending to the rear has opened up the space in this Edinburgh home to create a flexible, family-friendly layout

Split-level spaces • Staggering the floors in your home can increase your space and help overcome the complexities of a sloping site

UNDERPINNING COSTS • Structural damage to your home can involve technical repair work and costs can be significant. Our expert advises on what you need to budget for the work

PART 3 GUIDE TO RENOVATING • When buying a property to renovate, it’s vital you know exactly what you are getting yourself into. Chartered surveyor Ian Rock explains which surveys you should have carried out in order to proceed with confidence

ASK THE EXPERTS • Got a burning question about your self-build, extension or home renovation project that you need answering? Why not drop...