Your Dream House

Articles about planning and managing your self build project from start to finish. We cover budgeting, timelines, temporary accommodation and what happens when you decide to sell.

Budgeting Your Self Build

Breaking down your self build budget into stages helps you track spending and avoid going into debt once construction starts.

Build Your Own Retirement Home

Plan ahead when building your retirement home by choosing accessible land, transport links, and a design that works as you age.

Building Your Own Home: Are You Up for the Challenge?

Building your own home demands serious time, money, and family commitment, here's what you really need to know before starting.

Finding Information on Building Your Own Home

Connect with other self-builders through magazines, blogs, forums and classes to get advice and support for your home building project.

Is There a Profit in Self Build

Self-built homes often gain value through VAT reclaims, lower stamp duty, and custom features that buyers want.

Prefabricated Homes and Other Quick Build Homes

Prefabricated and quick-build homes can be ready in weeks if your ground is prepared, but you'll still need planning permission first.

Quality Assurance and Building Your Own Home

Self-builders can save money and get better quality by carefully choosing contractors, materials, and timing their project right.

Selling Your Self Build Home

Selling a self build home involves tax implications, potential business registration, and marketing to buyers who understand custom construction.

Time Management and Your Self Build

Self-build projects need tight time management, can you handle 12-18 months of coordinating workers, materials, and unexpected problems.

Where to Live While Your Self Build Is in Progress

Self builds take over a year to complete, so you'll need to decide where to live during construction and how to afford it without exhausting yourself.