'In the frame'

We work with lots of farmers and landowners so Charlie Mills sits down with Alan Divall, from Walsingham Planning to discuss potential development opportunities for land. Whether you are looking at a single dwelling or a larger development, Alan offers top tips and advice on the different options that might be available to you.

Welcome back to part two of this 'In the Frame' podcast on Planning. We are back with Charlie Mills and Alan Divall to delve deeper into your planning journey. In this episode, they will cover everything from design considerations you may need to make for your planning application, what to do when you receive the decision (whether that is successful or unsuccessful), and your strategy for what happens next. They also conclude the episode with their top tips to help you on your planning...

In this episode, Charlie Mills speaks with Alan Divall from Walsingham Planning about all things planning. In this first part of two, Charlie and Alan simplify planning terminology that you might encounter on your self-build journey, provide some top tips on how to source land, and discuss the different types of planning available that might suit your project. Listen to part two where we discuss what happens next...

Tim sits down with Hugh Franklin, Head of Research and Sustainability here at Oakwrights. Timber is widely regarded by the building industry as the most sustainably mainstream building material that you can use. Join them as they follow the journey of your oak frame from the workshop to the build itself and discover how it is a sustainable choice from start to finish.

In this latest podcast, Tim Crump sits down with Craig Holden, one of our Business Development Managers (and self-builder in his own right), and Helen Needham, Head of our Architectural team to discuss heating your home sustainably. There has been a big push towards sustainability in recent years and as the cost of living continues to rise it is more important than ever to factor this in to your decision making process when self-building your dream home. In this podcast, hear how certain...

Charlie Mills sits down with Mark Laban who built his parents Steve and Susanne's bespoke kitchen. They sit down to discuss things to consider when designing your kitchen around your oak frame.

In this episode, Charlie Mills our MD sits down with Dave Tonks who is one-half of PJT Custom Build. Dave Tonks is a project manager and has worked with Oakwrights on many of our oak frame projects in the east of the UK and, together with Charlie, they break down the benefits of a project manager and how they could help you with your self-build. From health and safety to organising trades on site, sit back and enjoy the latest episode.

In this 'In the Frame' episode Tim Crump is joined by the knowledgeable Carlos Melgar, Head of Energy and Sustainability at Cook Brown Energy. Together they discuss the new building regulations that recently came into effect and how they might affect your self-build project both visually and practically now and into the future.

Designing your home goes beyond just the structural system, it is the interiors that can transform a house into a home that is loved by all the family. Ali Hearn from Ali Hearn Design studios offers her advice on the key factors to consider when thinking about your interior design and the best time to bring in an interior designer. Whether you have a big or small budget, Ali delves into her treasure trove of knowledge to get you started.

In this episode on In the Frame, we discuss Mechanical Ventilation and Heat Recovery (MVHR). Tim is joined by Nick Higgs from Systemair who opens the discussion about what MVHR is and it’s essential role in creating the right climate for well-being. They also discuss the benefits of having an easily controlled, energy-saving systems that blend into the home environment.

Join Tim Crump and Jasper Mead as they discuss the benefits of building with Warmcel insulation. Not only discussing the changing industry and the focus on sustainability but also the benefits you can see in your home.

In this episode of 'In the Frame' Tim sits down with Simon who has recently built an Oakwrights home via the custom build route with his wife Karen. Discover their self-build journey, from deciding to build with Oakwrights and finding the perfect plot to the lessons they learnt along the way.

In this episode, Tim Crump discusses the benefits of offsite production where as much of your dream home is pre-manufactured in a factory setting which helps both the quality and speed of construction. He is joined by Craig Holden, a Business Development Manager here at Oakwrights who talks about his own experience with offsite production in constructing his first self-build project, Manuka Cottage.

Have you been dreaming about your very own self-built oak frame home? Tim sits down with James Buchanan to answer questions about the latest Help to Build Scheme from the government that aims to help self-builders to get onto the ladder and fund their self-build.

In this episode, Tim Crump sits down with Chanelle from Zest Home Staging. Join them as they discuss the interior journey of our show home 'The Wood house' and the staging of 'Church Cottage'. Chanelle also provides insight into her top tips, things to consider when choosing your interiors, and trends of 2022.

Join Andrew and Linda as they reflect on their self-build journey and discuss how they first came to learn about Passivhaus, why they chose to build sustainably, and the technologies used in the process.

In this podcast, Tim Crump sits down with our Managing Director, Charlie Mills, and our Head of Architecture and Chartered Architect, Helen Needham. Join them as Helen delves into the six most important steps that will progress your self-build vision through the architectural design, planning and Building Regulations process, and hear first-hand from Charlie as he reflects on his own experiences of these steps during his and his wife's oak frame home building journey!

Are you planning an upcoming self-build project? Don't miss Tim Crump speaking to Mark Brinkley, Author of 'The Housebuilder's Bible', in this podcast! Delving into the book, which is a must-read for anyone looking to build their dream home, Tim and Mark discuss the most common questions that self-builders find themselves asking when embarking on their own journeys...

Tim Crump is joined by Tom McSherry from BuildStore as they discuss all that you need to know about how to raise a self-build mortgage to enable you to embark on your home build journey.

Are you looking for your dream plot? If so have you considered taking an alternative route and exploring a custom build site. Join Tim Crump, our founder and James Buchanan, Head of Custom build and Turnkey as they discuss the benefits of custom build.