Ashy

by the time we factor in costs of an architect etc, would that equate to the same sort of saving? I completely understand The overheads we are paying extra with the likes of scotframe but we are so so so lost with how else to do it. We have no idea what we are doing and now feeling totally out of our depth. this has stressed me out

Did you get an architect to make drawings then go to independent joiners? we have absolutely no idea… we sound so dumb but we have no idea how to start working out individual costs etc. I want to start a spreadsheet of costs etc but I don’t know where to start. when I say we only have the plot… I really mean we only have the plot. we need a dummies guide on where to start. I know we sound so nieve but it’s really why I’m on here! My in laws have done it a couple of times and will help but I want to be able to do it myself (with their help) rather than relying on them for everything.

We have pre-approval just waiting for the council to open up to allow us to put in form planning. We are expecting very little problems with planning once submitted

Yeah, we plan to get it to wind and water tight and basic amenities to live in and then complete over time with decorations etc. we know it will be tight, but will take as long as needed. the plot has access to all the services, we will just need to get it all tapped into. The plot is in a ground of existing houses. We have no idea how to go about the next steps though. My in-laws have previously built their house (in a nearby field) and we are very much being lead by them. we need a dummies guide type thing for us to tick off what we need to do and what we have done already.

We have pre-approval just waiting for the council to open up to allow us to put in form planning. We are expecting very little problems with planning.

Hey, we are at the very start of our process. We have a plot. That’s about it. we have a very tight budget, looking around 200k (after plot) and looking at scotframe house. We will do as much ourselves as possible plus friends etc. Plan is 3/4 bedroom 1.5storey house. We also plan a separate large garage (3-4 cars) that will go up at the same time or after budget depending. we have absolutely no idea what we are doing to be honest and blind leading the blind. We are having meeting with scotframe on Wednesday to start drawings to submit for planning. Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated. Tips and tricks to keep budget down.