Guide 01
Published 6 October 2026
Residential building guide
How to choose a home builder
A practical framework for comparing experience, completed work, scope, quotations, communication and responsibilities before appointing a builder.
Journal
Guides
Practical editorial guidance on residential building, renovation, planning considerations and the decisions involved in shaping a considered home project.
Published guides
Guide 02
Published 6 October 2026
Renovation cost guide
Home renovation cost: what shapes the budget?
A scope-led guide to cost drivers, complete-project budgeting, the limitations of square-metre comparisons and reviewing renovation quotations.
Guide 03
Published 6 October 2026
Extension cost guide
House extension cost: what shapes the budget?
A scope-led guide to extension cost drivers, complete-project budgeting, area-rate limitations and comparing quotations.
Guide 04
Published 6 October 2026
Kitchen extension cost guide
How much does a kitchen extension cost?
A scope-led guide to the construction, kitchen, services and interior decisions that shape a complete kitchen-extension budget.
Guide 05
Published 6 October 2026
Planning guide
Extension planning permission: what homeowners should know
An England-focused guide to planning permission, permitted development, prior approval and the checks that should precede an extension.
Guide 06
Published 6 October 2026
Loft conversion cost guide
Loft conversion cost: what shapes the budget?
A scope-led guide to loft conversion cost drivers, complete-project budgeting, configuration choices and comparing quotations.
Guide 07
Published 6 October 2026
Planning guide
Loft conversion planning permission: what to check
An England-focused guide to planning permission, permitted development, lawful-development certificates and the separate Building Regulations process.