Building your own home is one of life's most rewarding adventures, and you're in exactly the right place to make it happen successfully. Our expert guidance covers everything from finding the perfect plot and managing finances to working with subcontractors and celebrating moving day. A Self Build is here to help.
Planning and Building an Underground House
What to expect when planning an underground house, from dealing with planning permission to understanding earth-sheltered and buried design options.
Selling Your Self Build Home
Selling a self build home involves tax implications, potential business registration, and marketing to buyers who understand custom construction.
Building a Granny Annex
Plan a granny annex with the right layout, accessibility features and entrance options to suit your family's needs.
I Built My Own Home at 65 and Female: Case Study
Betty Dutton decided to build her own home at 65 after leaving her office job, turning a dream of country living into reality.
How I Shared Costs with a Self Build Partner: Case Study
One builder's solution to affording a home: finding a cost-sharing partner and buying materials together in bulk.
I Undertook a Double Build on a Large Plot: Case Study
How one couple turned an oversized building plot into two homes instead of struggling with one too-large bungalow.
Can You Work a 40 Hour Week and Build Your Home?
Juggling a full-time job with building your own home requires careful planning, family support and smart scheduling to make it work.
Ten Ways to Save Money During a Self Build
Cut costs on your self build project without sacrificing quality or safety by using these practical money-saving tips.
How to Be in Control of Your Home Build at All Times
Stay in charge of your home build by setting clear expectations with workers, controlling material orders, and managing all finances yourself.
My Son Lives in Our Garden: Case Study
A mother solved her crowded house problem by having her son build a self-contained home in the garden to live and run his landscaping business from.
Designing Your Home: What to Do Before Hiring an Architect
Figure out what your family actually needs before meeting with an architect to avoid wasting time and money on designs that miss the mark.
Ten Things to Ask a Builder Before You Employ Him
Get the ten critical questions to ask any builder before hiring them to build your home.
Demolishing an Old Property: A Good Way to Buy a Plot?
Buying a house to demolish it can get you the plot you want, but check planning rules and why the current house is being sold first.