PLAN IT

Before you fall in love with a plot, there's groundwork to do. Here are the 10 things we always check first, from planning permission to the true cost of building.

Self-build shouldn't mean spiralling budgets and planning battles. Here's why We Are Millen is bringing more planning-ready plots to market, and how much (or little) support you choose along the way.

The Team at Millen believe sustainability isn't just about what a home is made from. It's about creating somewhere people never want to leave. If someone asked us what sustainability means, they might expect us to talk about solar panels, heat pumps, insulation values or renewable technologies. Those things are undoubtedly important, and they all have a role to play in reducing the environmental impact of our homes. But we don't believe that's where sustainability begins. For