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Having a sea or river view is always an added bonus when purchasing a property. When the chance to self build a house near water becomes a...

Building plots for self-build homes can be expensive and hard to find especially if you wish to build your home in the suburbs. When starting a...

Once you decided to self build your own house you must start to think as a builder and not someone attempting do it yourself. As a builder you would...

Before even the footings can be dug the building plot has to be cleared and prepared ready for the real build to begin. Within a few days your site...

Working as part of a building cooperative to build homes seems the ideal project for those wishing to have a home but are hindered by the usual...

When planning your self-build home the flooring has to be decided upon when the house designs are being drawn up. Consider whether you require under...

Planning an underground house can have some very tricky elements and although underground homes are still rare, they are increasing in number,...

By using reclaimed materials in a new build, the builder will be assured he has built a home that is unique.
Eco Friendly
Think how eco...

When planning to build your dream home you need a reliable team of trades' people to ensure the house is built on time, to plan and to the best...

When building your home you should look to the future and plan for new innovations that may come along. By having the facility to be able to add to...

Planning ahead before you start will save time and frustration later. So will sourcing where the best places are to purchase the materials for the...

Let's face it without a roof on your new home it is not fit to live in, but before you assume that the roof is just a timber and tile construction...

Research the self-build mortgage market carefully before you make your choice. Many banks and building societies now have a self-build mortgage and...

When building your own home a bonus is being able to have complete control over the electricity supply, but it will take a lot of thought and...

One of the first stages of the build is to complete the footings and arrange for utilities to be supplied to the site.
Notify
Contact the gas,...

Another choice that faces the self-builder is what type of heating to install into their new home. There are many types of home heating and the...

Plastering the walls and ceiling of your self-build home will put the finishing touches to the home of your dreams
Electrical
Do not attempt to...

Without a water supply running to the house a self-build project is not complete. It needs planning and thought just like any other part of the...

Self-builders may think of the staircase and windows as little more than an embellishment on their home but these items are as important as any other...
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