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Costs & Budgeting

Costs & Budgeting reviews, comparisons and buying guides from The Modular Home Review.

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How Much Does a Modular Home Cost in the UK? 2026 Price Breakdown Per m2
Costs & Budgeting

How Much Does a Modular Home Cost in the UK? 2026 Price Breakdown Per m2

Modular home cost UK: a 2026 per m2 breakdown covering the module, groundworks, connections, planning and the hidden extras most quotes leave out.

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Are Modular Homes Cheaper Than Brick? An Honest UK Cost Comparison
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Are Modular Homes Cheaper Than Brick? An Honest UK Cost Comparison

Like-for-like UK £/m² comparison of modular vs brick, including crane hire, transport and deposit risk the kit-price guides leave out.

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What's the Real Cost of a 3 Bedroom Prefab House in the UK?
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What's the Real Cost of a 3 Bedroom Prefab House in the UK?

What a 3 bedroom prefab house really costs in the UK, including land, groundworks, fees, VAT and a fully worked all-in example.

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Modular Home Energy Efficiency: EPC Ratings and Running Costs
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Modular Home Energy Efficiency: EPC Ratings and Running Costs

Modular home energy efficiency, by the numbers: EPC bands, kWh use, real £/year running costs, Passivhaus and zero-bills modular, plus the honest trade-offs.

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How Long Does It Take to Build a Modular Home?

How long to build a modular home in the UK: realistic timelines for planning, factory manufacture, groundworks and assembly, and why modular is faster.

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Modular and Prefab Home Extensions: Costs and What to Expect

What a modular home extension cost looks like in the UK: price per square metre, how it compares to a traditional build, and the extras to budget for.

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How to Reclaim VAT on a Modular Self-Build

A UK guide to the self build VAT reclaim on a modular home: who qualifies, what counts, the 6-month deadline, and how to claim through the DIY scheme.

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