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Learn how to self build your dream house. Take a look at the Houses on this page. They have all been self built by the owners. So is self build for you? What are the benefits? By self build you will get a higher specification of materials, be able to design the house just as you want it, be free to choose where you want it to be and of course you will save money. The links below will take you to an index of the contents of the 3 websites. All these websites are full of useful information for self build.

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Building Plots of Land Probably one of the hardest things to find is a suitable plot of land. Building plots are few and far between but there are some nice pieces of building land out there waiting for you to build your dream house. Click on the links above to find out where to look for your ideal building plot of land. Click to view details about the Land Finding Database This database is the most up to date source of self build land and building plots

Self Build plots of land now available in Cornwall Devon Somerset Wiltshire

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Self Build Mortgages Once you have found your land the next thing that you need is a flexible self build mortgage. There are now mortgages on the market that cater for self building. The Accelerator Self Build Mortgage allows you to borrow up to 95% of the land and the build costs. This type of mortgage releases money at the start of each stage of the build so therefore allows good cashflow during the build. So if you are building with a timber frame, the accelerator mortgage releases funds when you need to pay for the timber frame. Dream house self built Building Site Insurance During the building stage you must have insurance to cover the normal perils associated with building sites. This is to cover not only theft and damage to the shell of the house but you need legal cover and for any personnel injury to tradesmen and the general public. To get a quote for building site insurance click here Self Build Insurance

Building Warranty There is now an alternative to the NHBC and Zurich Municipal warranties. To get a quote for building warranty and guarantee click on the banner Self Build Structural Warranty

 
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Log Cabins - Self build log cabin designs
Abbey Log Cabins Abbey Log Cabins supply excellent quality Log Cabins that will give you extra living space. Enhance your garden with a Log Cabin that can be used as a Gym Sauna Office Leisure Home Jacuzzi Playroom Workshop Abbey Log Cabins
Timber frame house kit Timber Frame House Kits This type of house building is becoming more and more popular. The timber framed houses can be built a lot quicker (usually watertight within a week) and have a higher level of insulation, which is becoming more important because of the stricter building regulations. All the houses on this page are built with timber frames. To find out more Timber frame houses
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Self Build Site Inspections for Building Regulations
26 Nov 2007 at 9:25am
Site inspections for building regulations and control have always been carried out by the local authority. Now there is a choice, we can offer you reduced cost inspections from nationally recognised inspectors.
Selfbuild Homebuilding & Renovating Exhibitions
23 Nov 2007 at 9:45am
All of Homebuilding & Renovating Shows provide an invaluable resource for anyone who is looking to self-build, renovate, remodel or improve their home. Make sure you visit a Show near you!
Learn about Finding Selfbuild Land with a Plot Database
19 Nov 2007 at 8:30am
PlotSearch is a fantastic resource for self builders, renovators and small-scale property developers. Featuring over 20,000 plots and renovation opportunities throughout the UK, it is the single biggest source of available building land and properties to renovate.
Selfbuild and Renovation Books in time for Christmas
18 Nov 2007 at 10:02am
Christmas is getting nearer and finding Christmas presents can be difficult at times. Here you will find a selection of Selfbuild and Renovation Books.
Health and Safety on a Selfbuild Construction Site
17 Nov 2007 at 10:17am
Most of us are aware of the importance of Health and Safety on a construction site but few of us realise that The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 (CDM Regulations) - which took effect on the 6th April 2007 have a legal implication for everyone involved in a project, especially so far as a self-builder is concerned!
The National Self Build & Renovation Centre - Meet the Experts
16 Nov 2007 at 8:45am
As you go through your self build or renovation project, you may have questions or issues that need to be resolved. Magazines and books can be overwhelming or you simply may not have the time to go searching for the answers you need.
Agricultural Land Prices rising at highest rate for 30 years
15 Nov 2007 at 12:23pm
The average farmland price rose by some 33.2 per cent over the last 12 months, new research from Knight Frank has found.
New Bill to Change the Housing Rules
14 Nov 2007 at 9:51am
The government has published a new Bill which it hopes will prove to be a major step in the quest to speed up the supply of housing in the UK and hence help Britons get onto the property ladder. How will this change selfbuild land?
How to find Self Build Plots of Land for Building Houses
13 Nov 2007 at 2:42pm
Selfbuild Land is very hard to find and also very costly. We advise on the best ways to find the Land to Build your dream home.

 

  Quote of the day May 9th, 2008 Self build advice of the day May 9th, 2008
There are now many ways to find out about self building you own house.
Self Build Books are widely available and can be purchased from large national bookshops or from the internet at Amazon. Follow this link to go directly to the Amazon self build section.
Self Build Exhibitions are held locally or you can go to a national exhibition that is organized by Homebuilding and Renovating magazine.
Self Build Magazines are published monthly and there are 3 main magazines
Homebuilding and Renovating
Buildit
Self Build and Design

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