Tag: selfbuild
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Wiltshire riverside self-build with eco-friendly design
Chris Dann has an enduring passion for property and design. “I’ve always had a feeling for homes and space,” he says. And that instinct came into play when he acquired a riverside plot in the heart of a Wiltshire town – land that he bought from his mother. Despite the site being in the centre…
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Self-build opportunity with planning in Kent AONB
For anyone seeking a self-build project in a protected countryside setting, this rare Kent plot, listed on Plotfinder, offers an exceptional chance to create a bespoke home within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situated near the village of Goudhurst, the site extends to approximately 6.1 acres and benefits from full planning permission for an…
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12 flooring mistakes to avoid in a self-build or renovation
Regardless of the type of flooring you chose to cover the ground in your home, you’ll be keen to avoid costly and time consuming flooring mistakes. Not only can they result in you going over-budget, but can also add time and stress to your build or renovations. But, with such a wide variety of flooring…
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Why self-build planning must rise to solve UK housing crisis
Interest in mass-developed new homes is sharply declining, with first-time buyers increasingly turning away from expensive developer-led housing. Meanwhile, demand for self-build and custom-build homes is rising steadily as more people seek control and affordability. Yet despite this growing appetite, planning permissions for self-build plots are falling, limiting the UK’s ability to meet its housing…
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Financing a plot — expert advice for the start of a self-build project
In order to begin a self-build project, financing a plot on which to construct the home might be the first step. Unless you are able to build in the garden of your existing house or already own some land, buying a plot is where the process of obtaining a new home starts. Just as when…
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Will you pay capital gains tax when you sell a self-build home?
If you’re only just embarking on building your own home, the moment when you put it up for sale might seem a very long way off. But the question of whether you’ll pay capital gains tax (CGT) when you sell or dispose of the home is, after all, an important one. Just as when you’re…
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Self-Build Zone reveals how to master cost control on your next self-build or renovation
Assembling a team of engineers, architects, and builders from the outset will help you scope out your build, establish a realistic budget, and determine the type of structure and materials best suited to your vision. These professionals will provide estimates based on a masterplan, but some suggested choices may stretch your budget. Review elements such…
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Contemporary self-build replaces an inefficient 1980s home
While living in an old cottage in Hampshire that she had extended, Nicola realised she and her young son, Lucca, now aged nine, would soon need more space. After having offers on a few properties turned down, she came across a 1980s infill detached house, sandwiched between two Georgian houses. Initially thinking that she would…
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Where to buy land — 10 places to look for a plot for a self-build home
If you’re planning to buy a house, where you should look for likely properties is evident. Where to buy land when you want to build your own home, however, probably isn’t as apparent. Get savvy about the places to look, though, and you’ll discover that some of the places to buy land cross over with…