Self-Build Guide

Building your own home can be one of the most satisfying and rewarding projects you may ever undertake in your life.  If this is your first time, then you may feel daunted by the prospect, but don't let that put you off.  Each year many, many ordinary (and extraordinary) people succesfully build their own homes, and they are no different to you.  Self-build is realistic.  It can be done.  And you can do it.

In this short self-build guide we will introduce you to some key aspects of building your own home to get you started.  Click on the links below:-

• where to find a plot
• what to consider when viewing a plot
• choosing a design
• applying for statutory consents
• estimating the costs
• self-build finance
• self-managed build or main contractor
• the project sequence
• glossary of terms