written by guest contributor Ellie HayesIt’s no secret that home ownership is an increasingly challenging goal for many – particularly for younger generations. House prices have soared while wages have remained largely stagnant, and many experts are predicting another recession in the wake of the...
Thinking of doing a self-build, custom build fit out, or renovating a kitchen? There are lots of different options for flooring out there. But whichever type you choose, the most important thing to consider in the kitchen is definitely wear and tear.Given that this room’s...
Earlier in 2019, our MD Gus Zogolovitch taught two series of masterclasses, presented by Rare Space and Archiboo, and hosted at Wedlake Bell, about how to develop small sites. The masterclasses consisted of a presentation followed by a practical component where participants applied the skills and knowledge learned.Due to the...
If you'd like to self-build or custom build your forever home, then it's a good idea to think about how to future proof your home, so that you'll be able to enjoy your home for years to come.Our MD Gus Zogolovitch's self-build Zog House was...
Gus spoke to SelfBuild & Design magazine for their March 2020 issue about the pros and cons of each route, and gives some good practical tips of how to go about building your own house.
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We’re getting closer and closer to the shell homes at Blenheim Grove being completed, and we’ve had some great response from the people that we’ve taken around the site!
But sometimes seeing a shell home that’s a completely blank space is too...
Take a virtual walk around our shell homes thanks to the folks at Oculo, who took a tour around our site in December of last year.
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Finding and working with a good architect Congratulations you’ve taken the plunge! You have either bought a piece of land, you have a house that needs a total renovation or maybe you just want to renovate your own home. Perhaps the piece of land already has...
At Unboxed Homes, we’re passionate about custom build because it gives home owners the opportunity to design and fit out their home to suit their needs instead of having to settle for a home that someone else has designed and chosen for them....
With the recognition of the climate emergency, governments all around the world have to work hard to find ways to cut carbon emissions and keep below emissions targets.
Energy use in homes accounts for 14% of all UK emissions. 80% of...