Posts by Anton Gerashchenko
Oak framing or timber frame? It doesn’t have to be either or!
Timber frame homes often conjure images of large exposed beams, posts and trusses formed in Oak. If you’ve set your heart on an oak frame, it’s not hard to understand…
Read More6 reasons a self build timber frame home might be right for you
Deciding to move is one of the most exciting decisions you can make. Yet when it comes to looking at new houses, the process can quickly become depressing. While a…
Read MoreTop Tips When Planning Your Build
Before buying a plot or even securing finance, the most important job for the self-builder is setting a budget. Unless money isn’t an object, spending your budget to its best…
Read MoreHow much does it cost to self-build your own home?
A multitude of factors influence the cost of a self-build home which stems from self-build’s USP; it’s all about the choices YOU make. The design decisions you take, the materials…
Read MoreIs timber frame the same as a pre-fab?
What does Pre-Fabrication mean? The definition of pre-fabrication is to ‘manufacture sections of a building to enable quick assembly on site’. In this respect, yes, timber frame is pre-fabricated; however,…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know about Self-build Home Insurance
Insuring your self-build project doesn’t need to be overly complicated, but it is important to get it right! In this guest blog, insurance specialist Alexandra Richards, from Bruce Stevenson Insurance…
Read MoreBoost Your Self-Build Knowledge
At Fleming Homes, it’s our mission to encourage more prospective new homeowners to consider self-building. There are an enormous number of benefits to self-building, not least that it provides a…
Read MoreCan a timber frame home stand the test of time?
One of the questions we are asked most frequently by self-builders is ‘do timber frame homes last?’ When you’re fulfilling a life-time’s ambition to build the home of your dreams…
Read MoreSelf-build mortgages: what you need to know
Guest blog by Bianca Singh at Mortgage Advice Bureau.Many of us dream of building our own home, but how will you fund it? When looking to finance the build most…
Read MoreSelf-build zero vat – the ‘cherry on top’
The ‘cherry on top’ of a self-build project is the zero VAT rating. This allows you to get ‘more bang for your buck’ from building your own property, and comes…
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