It is one of those scenarios most people never consider when they sign a building contract. You have done your research, agreed a price, work has started, and then one day the phones go quiet. Nobody turns up on site. And you find out your contractor has gone into administration. It is more common than…
Finding a plot is the hardest part of building in London. Not the planning. Not the build. The plot. Land is scarce, competition is high, and the best sites never make it to the open market. Most people searching online for months come up empty. That is not because plots do not exist. It is…
elf-building a home is something many people dream about. The idea of designing a house around your lifestyle, choosing every finish and creating a home that’s completely your own is incredibly appealing. But when that dream meets the realities of building in London, the process becomes far more complex than many people expect. Can you…
Planning permission gets most of the attention. But building regulations are the set of rules that actually govern how your home gets built, and they matter just as much. Building regulations set the minimum legal standards for construction in England. They cover everything from how strong your foundations need to be, to how much heat…
Most people planning a new build think about architects, planning permission, and build costs. Surveys tend to get left until later, or skipped entirely to save money upfront. That is a mistake that costs more to fix than it would have cost to avoid. What is under your site, around it, and above it can…
Getting planning permission refused is one of the most frustrating things that can happen on a build project. You have spent months working with architects, paid for drawings and surveys, and then a council officer says no. It feels like a dead end. But here is the thing: most planning rejections are not random. They…
It is the first question every client asks us. And honestly, it is a fair one. If you are thinking about building in London, you need real numbers before you can make any decisions. So here is the short answer: building a house in London in 2026 costs roughly £2,500 to £4,000 per square metre…
Planning permission. Just those two words are enough to make most people feel anxious about starting a new build project. And honestly? That anxiety isn’t entirely unwarranted. London’s planning system is complex; each borough does things slightly differently, and a poorly prepared application can cost you months and thousands of pounds. But here’s the thing…
If you are planning a residential project in London this year, you are likely considering a key decision: Should you renovate an existing property or begin with a new build? In 2026, this is not only a design decision. It also involves financial, regulatory, and long-term performance considerations. Changes in London’s planning policies, construction costs,…
Buying a home is one of the most significant financial and emotional decisions you’ll ever make — and with so many new developments across London and the South East, it’s only natural to wonder:Are new-build homes really a good investment? At New Build Contractors, we’ve built and worked on hundreds of new homes — from bespoke…
