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How to be a developer online classes

November 12, 2021May 29, 2020 by Unboxed Homes
Gus Zogolovitch developer masterclass

Learn the tips and tricks on how to be a property developer from our MD Gus

Categories Custom Homes, Housing Tags architect developer, development, how to, masterclass, online class, property, property developer

7 top ways to future proof your home

November 25, 2021February 28, 2020 by Unboxed Homes
7 WAYS TO FUTURE PROO YOUR HOME

When you build your own home, you have the flexibility to make sure it will meet your needs through the years ahead.

Categories Custom Homes, Guide Tags architecture, article, custom build, design, future proof, how to, press, telegraph

How do I find an architect? Top 5 tips

November 12, 2021January 29, 2020 by Unboxed Homes
5 TIPS FOR FINDING AN ARCHITECT

These are the things to think about in order to find the right architect for you and your project.

Categories Custom Homes, Guide Tags architect, architecture, how to, top 5, top tips

Meet the architects: Blenheim Grove

November 12, 2021December 9, 2019 by Unboxed Homes
Poulsom MIddlehurst

Today we feature Poulsom Middlehurst, the architects behind our custom build homes at Blenheim Grove.

Categories Custom Homes Tags architect, architecture, custom build, custom build home, design, new build, new home, property, self build

How to build an ecofriendly home

November 15, 2021November 12, 2019 by Unboxed Homes
HOW TO BUILD AN ECOFRIENDLYL HOME

With energy use in homes accounting for up to 14% of the UK’s energy use, every ecofriendly solution helps.

Categories Custom Homes, Guide Tags carbon emissions, climate emergency, eco home, energy efficiency, energy efficient, environment, green home, solar, zero carbon

How to build a house from scratch video series – Blenheim Grove

November 15, 2021October 30, 2019 by Unboxed Homes
Blenheim Grove video series

We’ve been documenting the building of our custom build homes at Blenheim Grove on video from beginning to end.

Categories Custom Homes Tags blog, building, construction, custom, custom build, custom home, customhomes, diary, site, site diary, vlog

Right to Build Day

November 15, 2021September 20, 2019 by Gus Zogolovitch
Blenheim Grove Gus on site

Right to Build Day sees us find out how councils have been responding to their obligations for providing plots for self and custom builders.

Categories Custom Homes, News Tags how to build a house yourself, land, planning, planning permission, plot of land, plots, right to build, self build, self build house, self build housing, self build plots

Buying self-build land? Here are the top 10 things to look out for

February 21, 2024June 29, 2019 by Unboxed Homes
TOP 10 CHECKS BEFORE BUYING YOUR PLOT

Got an eye on a plot of land? Don’t pull the trigger until you’ve checked this list.

Categories Custom Homes, Guide Tags building a house, buying land, land, plot, plot of land, pros and cons, top tips

How to register to get a plot of land – Right to Build

November 15, 2021May 29, 2019 by Gus Zogolovitch

Let your council know about demand in their area – register for a plot of self-build land.

Categories Custom Homes Tags findlng land, how to, land, plot of land, tips, top tips

How to find a plot of land for sale

November 17, 2021May 29, 2019 by Unboxed Homes
HOW TO FIND A PLOT OF LAND FOR SAE

Here are all our top tips about where and how you can maximise your search for a plot of land.

Categories Custom Homes, Guide Tags building homes, custom build, finding land, how to, land, plot of land, self build
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