The perfect home can be hard to come by, and this leads to many people choosing to build their own rather than to compromise and buy a home that isn’t suited to them. Another reason why building a home yourself is a good idea is the fact that it is a great investment – your home will be worth more than what it cost you to build it once it is complete.
If you plan on building a home that is truly your own, then firstly you need to think about what it is going to cost you. It is not as straightforward as buying a home that is already built, and there are lots more ways that you can run into unexpected pitfalls that can bump up the price.
Planning your project is the first thing to do and you need to consider pretty much everything! You need to buy a plot of land that you can get planning permission to build on (although you can also buy land that comes with planning permission which some people prefer to do).
You will also need someone to help you plan your home and the design. Finding an architect who you are happy to work with is important, so take some time to look around to find someone who shares your ideas and style. If you are wanting a home that is environmentally friendly for example then sustainable architects like this www.quattrodesign.co.uk/architectural-services/sustainable-design/ are what you want.
Once you have planned all of the costs, you will have a much better idea of how much you need to finance the project.