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We’ve been building new homes for decades. Our Coldwells Build Manuals deliver advice based on our experience of the process. Packed full of honest, straight-talking tips, they contain the information you need to make the right decisions.

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6 Costly Build Mistakes To Avoid

Tips on how to stop spiralling costs, missed move-in dates and poor workmanship before they happen.

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Passivhaus: Explained

An introduction to the Passivhaus standard — what it is, how it works and the steps you can take to achieve it in your new home.

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BuildStore: Mortgage Services, Finance & Insurance

BuildStore is the UK’s leading specialist in self-build mortgages. This manual is an overview of their services, including mortgage products, site insurance and structural warranty.  

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Passivhaus: Financing Guide

Explore a range of funding options to support your Passivhaus build, including green mortgages, government loans and more.

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Coldwells Build: Full Turnkey

A step-by-step guide to our Coldwells Build Passivhaus service covering – budgeting, planning permission, product selections, on site construction and more.

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You Build: Supply and Assemble

A step-by-step guide to our You Build Passivhaus service covering – budgeting, planning permission, hiring a main contractor, on site construction and more.

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Does Passivhaus Cost More?

Our director, Clare Booth, addresses the initial cost differences and explores the long-term savings and benefits of the Passivhaus standard.

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Passivhaus Experts

Our team is fully trained in Passivhaus construction. As a compact family-run business, we are committed to building homes to world-leading standards. In this short video, founders Clare and Ross Booth explain the importance of keeping the process in-house.

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What is Passivhaus?

A quick walk-through from Coldwells Build founder, Ross Booth. Here, he explains how we use the Passivhaus standard to build and deliver the world's most energy-efficient, healthy homes.

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Scotland's Passivhaus Equivalent

The Scottish Government has stated its ambition that all new homes in Scotland should be built to a “Scottish equivalent” of the Passivhaus standard in the coming years.

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The Founders

Founders Clare and Ross Booth share how their people-centred approach and compact Aberdeenshire team are united in their mission to build outstanding homes with a positive environmental legacy.

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Passivhaus Is Future-Proof

Founder Clare Booth gives insight about why building a Passivhaus now is a smart move. With upcoming net-zero legislation changes ahead of us, investing now will save you money and ensure you stay one step ahead.

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We’ve created 8 free-to-download guides packed with tips on budgeting, plot finding and self-building. Essential reading for anyone planning to build their home. 

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Passivhaus: Explained

An introduction to the Passivhaus standard — what it is, how it works and the steps you can take to achieve it in your new home.

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