Can I build a house for £150,000? Read on for some real-world topics you’ll need to factor in.
Can I build a house for £150,000?
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Teresa Jones
What is the carbon footprint of a log home
We’ve been seeing a lot recently about solar panels in relation to the proposed changes in building regulations and the Future Homes Standard. The...
How to insulate a log home
No matter how thick the walls of a log cabin home are, on its own, a log wall won’t meet UK building regulations if you're using your log building...
Can I get a mortgage on a log home?
One of the questions we’re asked soon after we get chatting to people is “Can I get a mortgage on a log home?”. A log home is a significant...
beautiful and warm log cabin granny annexe
PLANNING THE ANNEXE Living on his own in a very large house had become a bit much for Mr Chapman, so when his daughter suggested that he could build...
log home insurance
Our clients tell us that they don’t usually find difficulties getting log home insurance, nor do they find that it seems to be more expensive than...
A Stunning Passive House Standard Family Log Home
PASSIVE HOUSE STANDARD BENEFITS How would you like to have annual energy bills of less than £300? And a significant discount on your mortgage...
how much is a log home kit?
One of the first questions we’re often asked once people have had a look at our beautiful log homes is ‘how much is a Scandinavian log home kit?’....
Can I Build a Granny Annexe in My Garden?
Many of us, especially older people, are starting to think differently about how we want to live our lives. Our older relatives still want to keep their independence, but some now also want to be closer to family in case they become less self-sufficient.
Do I need planning permission for a garden room?
One of the questions people usually ask when looking at putting an office, studio, gym, sauna or other building in their back garden is ‘Do I need...
What’s in Our Log Home Kits?
In today’s world, an environmentally friendly, energy efficient house is much more than a dream; it’s practically a necessity. With climbing energy...
Health benefits of a scandinavian home
Wherever possible we also suggest using environmentally friendly finishing products such as paints and floor sealants when we build and complete...
The environmental impact of a scandinavian home
When you’re building your own home, you’re likely to be keenly aware of the impact of building on the environment. At Scandinavian Homes, we’re keen...
Is a log home a fire risk?
Regardless of what they are made from, all houses constructed in the UK must comply with the relevant fire safety regulations (there are separate...
Can I get planning permission for one of your houses?
Yes and no, just like any other house. The right design in the right place will (or should) gain permission, however it is highly unlikely that...
Do your houses comply with building regulations in the UK?
Yes, all our homes comply with, and often exceed, UK building regulations.
How energy efficient will my log home be?
All our log houses are manufactured in Finland where they have much greater extremes of temperature than the UK. They are designed to use as little...
Why should I buy a timber house if the cost is the same as bricks and mortar?
This depends on your own perception and whether you think bricks are “better”. Timber has a number of advantages over conventional build: It is a...