Could you tell if a 394m² house were 10% smaller? The owner of Hope House later thought it could have saved £45,000. This Grand Review looks at how architectural ambition, generous space and hindsight shaped the build. #SelfBuildUK #Property

The Gothic details grabbed the attention, but the generous gardens changed how I saw this home. My latest Grand Review looks beyond the carved staircase to the plot, funding and avoidable mistakes behind the build. #SelfBuildUK #Property

Copper, zinc and stainless steel guttering offer quality, kerb appeal, sustainability and virtually no maintenance.

A smart choice for self-builds, renovations and homes designed to stand the test of time.

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A high-spec self-build, finished on budget. Martin’s Bristol Sugar Cube benefited from years of architectural experience and no bill for his own design work. My latest Grand Review asks how much another self-builder could realistically replicate. #SelfBuildUK #Property

Ten-sided rooms, copper roofs and a nine-month plan that became eighteen. The Decagon House raises a question for self-builders: how much would you spend on architectural detail before putting everyday functionality first? #SelfBuildUK #Property