This resource explores the steps you need to take to define your budget. It all starts here, the budget dictates everything from the size and design of the house to how it will be built.
Getting it wrong can be catastrophic but by the end of this resource you will have a good understanding of your overall budget based on your unique circumstances.
In this resource we will explore strategies for finding land, making sure the land has no nasty surprises and start to explore the likely build costs based on your location, the size of the house, the specification and build route.
By the end of the resource you will have a good idea of what your budget will get you, hopefully have found a suitable building plot and attained a mortgage offer in principle.
This resource will look into the effective ways you can communicate your design likes and dislikes with potential architects, how and why you should consider making main service enquiries early on and what surveys are advisable on your plot of land prior to completing the purchase.
This resource will explore the various options available to the self builder to carry out the works on site; the route you choose has massive impacts on budgets, timescales and level of involvement, all will be revealed!
This resource looks into firming up your costs to give you a more accurate end build cost, we show you how to do this by reviewing quotes and updating your cost plan. We will also explore ways of reducing the cost and assessing any outstanding risks.
By the end of the resource you will have chosen which quotes to use, reduced the cost if required and assessed any risks making contingency allowances as required.
In this resource we will take you through the steps required that will allow you to successfully complete the purchase of your building plot.