Welcome to the latest self build news, ideas and opinions from Houseplansdirect.
Looking for the latest self build news, or just interested in what we’ve been up to in the last week? Check out our round up below.
December 15, 2022
What are Architectural House Plans? Architectural plans are the art of drawing and designing buildings, considering all design aspects. In addition to stylistic and design aesthetics, which architects focus on, Houseplandirect designers focus on creating spaces which really work for their clients and make the most of the available (...)
Read MoreOctober 25, 2022
Self-building a dream home can be costly, and these projects takes meticulous planning.
Check out our guide on points to think about when designing a house layout. (...)
Read MoreOctober 25, 2022
What Is A Floor Plan? A floor plan is a vital component of designing a new property or taking on large-scale and complex home renovations. Floor plans provide a bird’s eye view of specific details and can help visualise what’s possible with space. When designing a dream home, many ideas (...)
Read MoreOctober 25, 2022
Is bigger always better? Here at Houseplansdirect, regardless of the size and shape of the modern bungalow plan, we always utilise modern advancements in materials to gain longevity from your self-build. We offer a wide variety of bungalow designs which display enormous diversity and customisation elements. Despite the numerous advantages (...)
Read MoreAugust 22, 2022
What are Dormer Bungalows? Dormer bungalows are properties which feature additional rooms in the roof space. They are designed to increase the usable living space while maintaining the overall height of the property. The second storey has additional headroom provided by dormer windows but will not have as much usable (...)
Read MoreSeptember 8, 2020
Apart from the obvious lick of paint or new carpet, have you ever wondered what home improvements you can carry out without going through the sometimes expensive and timely process of planning permission? We reckon there’s probably more than you might think! We’ve done the research and we’ve uncovered 10 (...)
Read MoreMay 29, 2020
Unless you have worked in the construction industry, you will probably never have heard of the term “snagging”. So you may be wondering “what is a snagging list?” If you are about to start, or are working on, a self build project you will need to know about snagging before (...)
Read MoreApril 17, 2020
While some Local Planning Departments have closed down altogether, and many are offering a very restricted service, others are managing to carry on as normal. The effects of COVID-19 and the enforced lockdown have seen many local authorities cut right back on planning services until things get back to normal. (...)
Read MoreMarch 27, 2020
Is bigger always better? For those who make up the growing tiny house movement, it isn’t always the case. The movement is an architectural and social campaign that supports a simplistic lifestyle by residing in very small spaces. Those who support it view large homes — and more crucially, the (...)
Read MoreFebruary 6, 2020
Have you been searching for some time for the right plot of land in the right location to build your dream home? Would you consider buying a property just to re-use the land, or knocking down your existing home? Due to the severe shortage of available land in the UK (...)
Read MoreAt Houseplansdirect, we are constantly involved in the latest developments in the self-build industry. We speak to local authorities, developers and suppliers on a daily basis. This gives us great insight into the challenges facing those wanting to build their own home.
This page collects all of our thoughts on what’s new in self-building. We look at the latest news to see how it might affect planning laws or funding. We’ll share opinions from industry leaders, and articles which may be of interest to anyone looking to build their own home. At the same time, we also keep you updated as to what’s been going on at our offices and any interesting or unusual projects we’ve been working on. There are also new designs constantly in the pipeline, so we introduce them here when they’re ready.
Not everyone is in a position to build their own home right now, of course. With this in mind, we also look at improving your current home, and how to go about it. Our team are happy to share tips and articles which may be of interest to our customers. We appreciate that the world of self build can be daunting but we hope we can make it easier to navigate!
Please let us know what you think of our news and blog posts. We are always interested in feedback from visitors. If there’s a subject you’d like us to look at, email [email protected] or send us a message via our Contact Us page. Thanks for reading this far down the page and we hope to hear from you soon!
