Legal & Architecture

A home with a thatch roof immediately makes one think of country cottages, roses round the door and chocolate box images of the perfect home in the...

When considering self building your home why not think about building two houses? There may not be room on site for two detached homes but by...

The planning department of your local council will be very much part of your self-build. Without their seal of approval you cannot dig a footing or...

Apart from the knowledge to self- build your home finance is the most important aspect of the build. Without sufficient money the whole project will...

One of the first purchases, after paying for the building plot, should be insurance for your self-build. Without this cover you could be held liable...

By keeping records of all transactions and occurrences from day one your cash flow and finances should be under control. Accounts By keeping a...

Dreaming of self building your home could be a very different prospect to actually building it. Perhaps your plans include a strange shaped house or...

It is up to the self-builder as to how much he uses an architect during the build of his home. An architect’s charges are not low and it is advisable...

When purchasing a plot and planning to build on it a solicitor’s role is a little more complex than it would be if you were just moving...

A self-builder is able to claim back the VAT on building costs at the end of the build. This is a one off claim and can only be applied if you...