Blenheim Grove 62A fit out before and after
See the possibilities from shell to furnished home It’s been a long journey at Blenheim Grove, from trying to track down the owners of the…
Blenheim Grove 64A fit out before and after
Inspiration for your own self or custom build at Blenheim Grove SE15 We’re very proud of our custom build development at Blenheim Grove, and there’s…
Blenheim Grove 64B fit out before and after
Here’s how a shell can be transformed into a beautiful custom home The fit out in apartment 64B at our first custom build develpment, Blenheim…
How do I save on Stamp Duty?
There are many costs associated with buying a home, with stamp duty adding a significant amount to the final price. Here are some ways to…
11 Tips on How to Reduce Your Energy Bill
written by guest writer Liam Cogan Rates for energy are going up across the UK, and it shows no signs of stopping. Here are some…
Help to Build fund – are you eligible?
The details of the government’s Help to Build fund at a glance, including who is eligible and how much deposit you will need.
Blenheim Grove featured in Dezeen
Our responses to some interesting comments on our Dezeen feature
What is the Bacon Review? Custom and self-build (CSB) housing
Here are the top recommendations from the government commissioned Bacon Review
Shell homes: Why don’t we build more of them?
Here’s why we think custom build isn’t common in the UK, and what we can do to change it
How to create ecofriendly housing with EPC
Why linking EPCs to housing can incentivise homeowners and builders to create more ecofriendly housing
How do I design my layout?
Here are some architecturally designed layouts based on our Blenheim Grove shells
Art exhibition at Blenheim Grove
‘Unfinished Business’, art show theme based on the unfinished shell homes at Blenheim Grove.
Save money by buying land at golden brick – but what is golden brick?
Golden brick is a point in a development becomes residential or commercial, with tax implications.
What’s the difference between self-build vs custom build?
We’ve all heard of self-build from Grand Designs, but custom build is a bit less common. Here are the differences.
What will happen to the property market post-COVID?
Listen to Gus’ thoughts on the post covid market on the ThinkPOD podcast
4 benefits of custom build homes
We specialise in building customisable homes, and here are 4 reasons why.
What type of flooring should I use?
Top recommendations for kitchen flooring from practising architects
How to be a developer online classes
Learn the tips and tricks on how to be a property developer from our MD Gus
The housing market post-COVID – May 2020
2 months into lockdown, our MD Gus gives his thoughts on the housing market, in the near term and long term.
Blenheim Grove video 15 – Railings & brick slips
In this progress video, the railings & brick slips have been installed at Blenheim Grove.
7 top ways to future proof your home
When you build your own home, you have the flexibility to make sure it will meet your needs through the years ahead.
Blenheim Grove video 14 – Apartments
An exciting day as we got planning permission to separate House 62 into two apartments
Gus & Roger Zogolovitch Featured in Self Build & Design
Our MD Gus and his father Roger Zogolovitch from Solidspace were featured as Leading Lights in this article on SelfBuild & Design
How do I find an architect? Top 5 tips
These are the things to think about in order to find the right architect for you and your project.
Blenheim Grove video 13 – Courtyards
The tiles went down in the courtyards at Blenheim Grove in this video update.
Meet the architects: Blenheim Grove
Today we feature Poulsom Middlehurst, the architects behind our custom build homes at Blenheim Grove.
How to build an ecofriendly home
With energy use in homes accounting for up to 14% of the UK’s energy use, every ecofriendly solution helps.
Blenheim Grove video 12 – Windows
Our triple glazed Velux windows were installed at Blenheim Grove, insulating the house from both weather and noise.
How to build a house from scratch video series – Blenheim Grove
We’ve been documenting the building of our custom build homes at Blenheim Grove on video from beginning to end.
Right to Build Day
Right to Build Day sees us find out how councils have been responding to their obligations for providing plots for self and custom builders.
Blenheim Grove video 11 – Sloping roofs
Our Blenheim Grove houses have gone up to roof level and we’ve built the sloping roofs for the stair core.
Blenheim Grove video 10 – Outside walls
Our exterior walls have gone up in this video! Get a look the wall ties, joints, and plumb lines.
Blenheim Grove video 9 – Inside the houses
Get a first look at the interior of our shell homes at Blenheim Grove.
Buying self-build land? Here are the top 10 things to look out for
Got an eye on a plot of land? Don’t pull the trigger until you’ve checked this list.
What housing crisis?
Do planning departments help or hinder when it comes to solving the housing crisis?
How to create more affordable housing with co-housing
Watch this short film that focuses on unique community led housing solutions in North America.
Blenheim Grove video 8 – Roof level
The houses are getting up to roof level and we’re very excited about this milestone.
How to register to get a plot of land – Right to Build
Let your council know about demand in their area – register for a plot of self-build land.
How to find a plot of land for sale
Here are all our top tips about where and how you can maximise your search for a plot of land.
Blenheim Grove video 7 – Timber frames
Our houses are built with timber frames, see how they fit in on site at Blenheim Grove.
Home is where the heART is – Street art
We invited 5 artists to celebrate their concept of ‘home’ via street art on our hoarding at Blenheim Grove.
Blenheim Grove video 6 – On our way up!
The foundation and engineering bricks are being installed, ready for the rest of the house to be built.
Blenheim Grove video 5 – Walls
The walls are being built up at Blenheim Grove, and the houses are starting to take shape.
Blenheim Grove video 4 – Concrete & Bricks
We poured concrete and made some decisions on bricks with our sample panels at Blenheim Grove.
Planning permission: changes for self build homes and custom build homes
Good news for architects on this important day for the self and custom build industry.
How I built my self-build house: Gus Zogolovitch & Zog House
With obstacles all along the way, find out how our MD Gus cleared the hurdles to build his own self-build home.
Blenheim Grove video – Piling day
The piling is going in at Blenheim Grove, ready for the houses to go on top.
The Letwin Review – what it means for SME developers.
Our MD Gus gives his thoughts on the recently released Letwin Review.
Blenheim Grove video – The launch
An exciting day as we start on site at Blenheim Grove, our custom build development.
How to custom build homes – the Dutch model
Custom build has delivered housing in the Netherlands for years, and we took a look at what works so well in their model.
New build homes in the UK: Here’s how to create more of them
There’s unanimous support for the idea that we are in a housing crisis. There also seems to be unanimous support for the solution – to build more homes.
Planning and SME builders
On 20 January 2016 LSE London held the first roundtable of their new project, “Accelerating Housing Production in London”.
How will Brexit affect housing?
With all the uncertainty around Brexit, how will the housing market react?
How to solve the housing crisis: a letter to the housing minister
As Dominic Raab takes his post as the housing minister, our MD Gus sets out the changes he would like to see.
An open letter to architects
Advice to architects, from our MD Gus, as an independent design-led property developer.