Many of us may harbour a longheld dream of building our own home, but when embarking on that journey, some often falter at the first step. A lack of viable plots can prove to be an initial stumbling block, while nervousness about the self-build process and how long it might take can unfortunately deter some would-be self-builders from taking the plunge. There is, however, a way that could make achieving your dream less stressful and hopefully much easier to manage.
In our guide to custom build (page 70) we delve into this self-build route and explain why letting someone else pick up the strain of obtaining planning permission, bringing mains services to site and even project managing the entire build can significantly reduce the pressures on self-builders, paving the way…
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Homebuilding & Renovating (Digital) - 1 Issue, December 2024