Most of us have an idea of what our perfect home looks like. Many people have decided that in order to get the home that they really want, they will build their own, and there are some really wonderful self-built homes all around the UK, from those with a focus on environmental sustainability, to those that are breathtaking architectural works of art.
If you have decided that building your own home is something that you would like to do, the first step in starting your building project is to purchase some land that you can build your home on. This is something that you will have to factor into your budget, and depending on where in the country you want to buy, and the size of the plot, the prices can vary, and in some areas, land can be much more expensive than others, especially closer to London, so do bear this in mind.
Looking online is a good way to find out what land is out there, what the prices are like in the area that you want to buy land, and what sort of plots are available. However, in addition to looking online, you can also go out and proactively find some land yourself. If you spot an area that you think would be good for your home, find out who the landowner is and contact them – you never know, they may sell some land to you.
As well as having the land, you will also need to get a professional like this Monmouth architect to design the house for you, and also you will need skilled builders to help you to build it!