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JULY 2007
Homebuilding & Renovation
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Welcome to the July newsletter, as the wet weather of the last month displays the first signs of global warming we have a look at the issues behind the building of zero-carbon homes. Homebuilding & Renovating Editor Jason Orme has some pre-start essential tips for those who are about to start their self-build projects and we have a look at traditional building techniques. All this plus your regular monthly features including a welcome return of sample data from Plotfinder.net.
Until next month...Happy building!

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September issue is now on sale! Michael Holmes, Homebuilding & Renovating Editor-in-chief shows us round his new period home with a contemporary twist. There's also a kitchen redesign special, how to make the most of small and awkward building plots, building a 3 bedroom home for £132K and extending and renovating a stone cottage. Plus the ins and outs of choosing a heating system, a step by step guide to fitting a shower and much more. Read More » |
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Zero Carbon- Welcome to the future of homebuilding Gordon Brown wants us all to be building zero-carbon homes within nine years and is already giving tax incentives to new zero-carbon homes built today. But what exactly is a zero-carbon house, how can we build one - and why should we bother? Read More » |
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Sample list of plots Plotfinder.net provides up-to-date information of plots and properties in need of renovation and conversion currently for sale throughout the UK. Have a look at some sample listings available. Read More » |
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Get the right funds for your Self-Build Advanced Flexible Self Build Mortgage Limited are a firm of experienced mortgage consultants who specialise in providing funding for stage release Self Build, Renovation, Conversion, Extensions and Home Improvement projects. Read More » |
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Pre-Start Essentials There are three unglamorous but essential things you will need to sort out before self-building or renovating. Homebuilding & Renovating editor Jason Orme explains. Read More » |
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WIN Tickets to the South East's Homebuilding & Renovating Show! Whether you are building from scratch, extending or improving your existing home, the Homebuilding & Renovating Show in London, is the perfect place to get your project underway. Read More » |
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Traditional building techniques Building a traditional-style home means using traditional building techniques. Mark Brinkley explains the options available to you. Read More » |
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Help me find a plot within the M4 corridor! With two self-build and renovation projects under his belt, John Halsall wanted to get his teeth into a meatier project. Read More » |
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The essential contact book for your self-build & renovating projects The fourth edition of the ultimate guide to sourcing building materials and services has thousands of essential contacts - plus even more editorial features, tips and advice than ever before. Why not check out this and many other great titles at our bookshop... Read More » |
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WIN a selection of goodies for your kitchen! Bring a little piece of French country style into your home with these traditional, stylish French-inspired accessories for your kitchen, enter today... Read More » |
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8/13/2007
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