A Self Build: How to Plan and Manage Your Self Build Project

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.

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I Built a House to be Near School: A Case Study

A single mum who couldn't find a house near her son's school decided to build one instead.

Buying at Trade Prices for Your Self Build

Get bulk discounts on building materials by setting up trade accounts and negotiating like a builder rather than a DIY customer.

Considerations When Building a Detached Garage

Planning a detached garage means thinking through permits, financing, driveway costs, and how much space you'll actually need.

Enforcement Order for Having No Plans: A Case Study

How a couple's self-build home project ended in an enforcement order because their architect never submitted the required building plans.

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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 by buying at trade prices, learning skills yourself, and haggling for discounts.

How to Be in Control of Your Home Build at all Times

Take charge of your home build by controlling hiring, materials, and money from start to finish.

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

Ask these ten questions before hiring a builder to ensure you're working with someone qualified and reliable.

Buying an Old Property to Demolish: 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.

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