Designing a package house
For those who think the only important decision in building a new home is the choice of materials, it’s time to think again. Critical to your build is procurement – who exactly will be building your...
View ArticlePackage houses explained
Embarking on a self-build project doesn’t have to mean laying every last brick yourself. In reality, most people rely on some degree of help from a specialist housebuilder. That’s where package...
View ArticleKit houses: the structural systems
The easiest decision in a self-build project is choosing to take the plunge: the hardest is working out where to start. If you’d rather have some help than go it alone, a house package company could be...
View ArticleCommunity self build: getting started
Can you find five families in your area who also want to self build? If so, a community self build project may increase your chances of finding a plot and succeeding in building your own home.Also...
View ArticleWhat is custom build?
Throughout this magazine and in the related industry you’ll hear the term ‘custom build’ used a great deal. But what does the phrases actually mean, and how does it differ from traditional self...
View ArticleBuyer’s guide: Houseboats
As house prices continue to rise and plots of land become more and more scarce, houseboats are becoming an increasingly popular alternative place to live. British Waterways estimates that approximately...
View ArticleRunning group self builds
The popular view of self building is that of the individual or couple finding a plot of land, having their ideal home designed and then arranging for it to be built, either by a general builder or by...
View ArticleRight to Build
In this article:How Right to Build might workGovernment viewpointLatest newsLast update: 27 Nov 2014 [read update]Also related to this articleLand Release Schemes for Self Buildersmore features >
View ArticleRoutes to Self Build: Using a Main Contractor
I recently looked at how to use the services of a professional or a package company to oversee your self build project. Yet, for many, the use of professionals is often an unaffordable luxury. Could...
View ArticleRoutes to Self Build: Managing Your Own Build
Over the past two articles on routes to self build, I’ve looked at the merits of using a professional project manager or a main contractor to oversee your build. This time, I’m putting the spotlight on...
View ArticleFinancing a Group Self Build Project
The government has thrown its weight behind a number of initiatives intended to help more people self build. As a result, one of the routes gaining more traction is the group project – where...
View Article5 Benefits of the Design & Build Homes Route
Designing and building a new property from scratch gives you the chance to create something that’s uniquely tailored to your needs – but if you’ve never been involved in a major project before, it can...
View ArticleGuide to Designing a Collective Self Build
In the UK, a wide variety of groups have successfully united to create new housing – from friends that club together and use their own money to buy land through to larger sites with 50 or 100 plots.All...
View ArticleChoosing the Best Self-Build Package
The basic rule of running a self-build is that the more work you take on yourself, the more time you’ll have to put in – but the more money you can potentially save (or redirect into other parts of the...
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