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Choosing a construction method Wednesday, 02 December 2009 11:29 The starting point for many a self-build project is how the home will be made, not least because it will have a major effect on the bottom line-the cost. Choosing a construction method depends on many things, cost being a major one, although the experts at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre More...

Warm front Monday, 23 November 2009 09:30 With another year of rising energy costs on the cards, now’s the perfect time to insulate your home and improve its energy efficiency before the cold weather returns next winter. Insulating your home properly has always been prudent, but, let’s face it, pretty dull when you’d rather spend the More...

Underfloor heating Tuesday, 03 November 2009 15:12 Heat your house, keep your toes toasty, and save money on your energy bills into the bargain. Our guide to underfloor heating tells you all you need to know. The practical choice In Scandinavian countries as many as 80 per cent of homes are warmed by underfloor heating – and Britain is catching up More...

How to... get your foot on the property ladder Tuesday, 06 October 2009 14:14 For first-time buyers or parents looking to make a good investment for their children, could recent price drops in the housing market make this the perfect time to buy? First-time buyers, a dwindling band struggling in vain to afford a property, have become so rare since the credit crunch began that More...

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With continued concerns about the state of the economy, we are pleased to report some good news for self-builders. There is a general consensus that with larger developers releasing land back to the market, prices are falling and availability is increasing fast, creating opportunities for individuals to snap up plots at bargain prices.

Our research shows the average plot price has fallen by more than nine per cent in the past year. Add to this increasingly competitive trade rates, plus suppliers keen to sell their products, and the year ahead takes on an altogether more promising outlook for ambitious individuals prepared to take the plunge.

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