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

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

UNLOCK YOUR DREAM HOME: CLAIM YOUR FREE TICKETS TO THE NATIONAL HOMEBUILDING & RENOVATING SHOW! • Get two free tickets, worth £36*, to the Homebuilding & Renovating Show at NEC, Birmingham. Visit homebuildingshow.co.uk/preview to secure your free entry now.

Is your home the best in Brıtaın? • In partnership with The Times and The Sunday Times, we’re launching the Homebuilding & Renovating Awards 2026 to find the best completed projects in the UK

Boxing clever • In their quest to turn a derelict site into a home with a view, Nicola Robinson and David Carr rejected tradition in favour of cuboid perfection

Going green • A commitment to the environment led an Oxfordshire couple to design and build an eco-friendly house that stands out for all the right reasons

Self-builds with incredible planning stories • Securing planning consent can be one of the biggest obstacles when it comes to designing a bespoke home. Discover the creative planning strategies that went into realising these amazing properties

KNOCKING DOWN AND REBUILDING • How easy is it to get permission for a replacement property and are planners open to this route? Our planning expert has the lowdown

14 things you need to know about oak frame • This tried and trusted building method has long been a favourite among the UK’s self-builders – but is it right for your project?

Exterior makeovers • From low-cost upgrades to total transformations, an exterior makeover can boost the kerb appeal and value of your home

TOWER power • Morveth and Abi Ward fell in love with a derelict industrial building and cleverly converted it into an award-winning home

FOCUS ON 5 RULES FOR RENOVATING A LISTED BUILDING • Doing up a listed building takes time, care and expert help. But understanding where to start and how to tackle it will help make the job a little easier

Glass act • When David and Jenny Hewitt decided they wanted an extension with a difference, the choice was a clear one

THE ULTIMATE BUYER’S GUIDE TO roof glazing • Improve your home in terms of both light and looks by adding glazing above

PART 16 GUIDE TO RENOVATING • Knowing where to spend and where to save on your projects is key to making your money go further without compromising on the final result

COSTS OF RENEWABLES • From solar PV to heat pumps, renewables are becoming increasingly commonplace on every project. Our quantity surveyor lays out the common cost considerations

ASK THE EXPERTS • Need some advice on your self-build, extension or home renovation project?

Space-enhancing small extensions • Good things come in all shapes and sizes, as these compact additions prove perfectly well

HOW LONG DO HEAT PUMPS LAST? • It may cost more than other types of heating, but installing a heat pump could prove a wise investment for the future

Self-build for beginners FINANCING A SELF-BUILD PROJECT • Want to build your own home but not sure about the...