Building your own home is a dream many people share. The idea of designing a house that perfectly suits your lifestyle, your family, and your future is incredibly appealing. In Nottinghamshire, self build projects are becoming increasingly popular as people look for alternatives to buying existing homes or developer-built houses. However, building your own home can feel daunting. Planning permission, budgets, land searches, building regulations, contractors and timelines can

If you’re planning a home extension, self-build or replacement dwelling, you may have heard the terms “Principal Designer”  and “Client duties”  mentioned during the early stages. These responsibilities arise under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (commonly known as CDM 2015 ). They apply to almost all construction projects in the UK — including domestic residential work . Many homeowners are unaware that they hold legal duties. This blog explains cle