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| Self Build: Miscellaneous Points to Consider |
In addition to the points already covered in this selfbuild guide, there are a few other issues you must consider before embarking on your selfbuild.
Where to Live during Selfbuild?
You must determine very early in the process where you intend to live during your self build, eg within your existing house, in rented accommodation, on perhaps on site in a caravan. This is because where you live will have a knock-on effect on several other aspects of your self build planning and the build itself. This is particularly important if you need a mortgage and/or will be managing the building site.
- Live within Existing Home
Will you be able to satisfy your lender that you have sufficient income for two mortgages? Is your existing home close enough to your building site?
- Rented Accommodation
Have you budgeted sufficient rental money for the (almost) inevitable delays in completing your self build? Is there rented accommodation available near your plot?
- Live on Site
Do you require planning permission for an on-site caravan?
Sourcing Materials
Depending on the style of self build you undertake, you make need to select anything from all your building materials to none if buying a package. If you are buying materials you should try and negotiate discounts with builders merchants and be prepared to haggle.
Heating Systems
The choice of options for your new house may appear overwhelming. One issue you should consider early on in your planning is your choice of heating system such as conventional or underfloor heating. If this is important to you must decide on this early in the planning process as this may impact upon the design of your property, the construction method, materials used, planning permission and building regulations.
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| Self Build: Further Information: General |
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