newhome

Looking at planning applications in Ceredigion they do seem to apply Section 106 there as the planning decisions mostly seem to state “Approved subject to conditions and Section 106 agreement”. You may be able to apply for an exemption from Section 106 as a self builder if you meet certain conditions. Section 106 is a devolved matter I think so you may need to email the council and ask.

I don't think you need to list that you need to wait for them to dry . Anyway if you have another task on your list, say finishing the pockets, you can do step one of that whilst you are waiting for the big ones for the window reveal to dry. But that would mean multi tasking . Maybe start with a work breakdown structure and then creat a Gantt chart, then you can see the tasks you can do in parallel by adding the dependencies Or you could JFDI ..!!!

Middle ground! Window reveal Fit 3 large soffit tiles Fit 3 small soffit tiles Fit 5 large LH tiles Fit 5 small LH tiles Fit 5 large RH tiles Fit 5 small RH tiles Have a beer ? I don't think you need to include any 'waiting' in your list - your modus operandi appears to factor that in effortlessly

Glad it's working! My heating ate up the electric when it was on for the first time this year, but it did settle down after that. Hopefully it will be the same for your boiler.

Maybe just to secure the PP on the specific plot if it was felt to be 'tricky', and then you might go for something more adventurous later on with a different architect?

Wow, that's looking fantastic!

It's supposed to be motivational! There is something quite cathartic about ticking things off the list and seeing it get shorter

It'll be bloody luxury when you get 2 showers and a bath finally on the go instead of everyone cramming into the ensuite (not all at once hopefully ...) . When's No. 1 son back from uni? That has to be your goal if he's to get first dibs surely?

Does no one ever want a bath in your house? ?

You're probably confusing this with someone plotting a murder

Makes no sense as to why the installs are so expensive in NI then. I get that the installers here want to cash in on the RHI (in my case they wanted the entire 7 years of payments to install the thing as far as I could see given the quote was 14.6k) but surely the take up of these pricey installs must be very low without the RHI deal?

Tell me about it - it seems to be a licence to print money! Unless you want an MCS install that's eligible for RHI it's worth seeing if you can DIY it. There is this thread on the go currently ...

Nope, it's a perception that air isn't fresh unless it's directly obtained from the outside I imagine

I wondered about this listing. It's much more expensive but the seller is MCS approved and says that they provide the following service: We are offering a complete delivery and installation advise service no other seller on eBay has offered before. A free special next day delivery service if you reside within a 70 miles radius from Grimsby. One of our qualified engineers will run through the system design with you and advise on the whole installation, wiring, plumbing etc to ensure a smooth installation. They also say: Cool Energy are MCS approved and can audit your installation as required So I wondered if it was a cheap(er) way of getting an MCS / RHI eligible install potentially by doing a bit of DIY and then getting it signed off. Not sure how much that would cost in addition to the equipment mind ... I know RHI wouldn't amount to much for those of you in passive houses but for those people who are not, or have large houses it might be an option. For example, the amount I would get from RHI payments here would make it worth it if I could get someone to install it for less than a second mortgage. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Air-Source-Heat-Pump-Complete-Hot-Water-System-Home-Office-Business/113053977495?hash=item1a528acb97:g:HgcAAOSwStdbHj~9

My brother used an architect for his extension who works in a similar way. My brother only had to pay the cost to print out the drawings and the council fees, and didn't owe another penny unless PP was granted. He used him for a side extension on his house and PP was granted. My brother then asked him to submit a planning application for an extension on the other side of the house that was rather more speculative. PP wasn't granted in that case and he didn't have to pay anything further. I can't comment on whether he would take on new builds, controversial sites etc, or whether he's any good (my brother pretty much knew what he wanted the extension to be) but the business model clearly works for the guy.

I didn't own the whole plot. It was split and sold off to 2 different people (one was me). That seems very odd that you can't split titles in your own names though

I've now swapped to this. The only difference (apart from benefiting from unlimited minutes) is that I am now locked in for 12 months instead of a month. That's ok though as I am not planning on changing network providers. Thanks for the reminder. I saw the deal advertised yesterday but your message prompted me to call and swap.

I'm in Scotland where they are called burdens not covenants but it will be similar I'm sure. The plot here was split into 2 but the burdens (that relate to access of the plot for maintenance of an area behind the plot in a similar way to your own access covenant) apply to both properties. The access route over the land was altered when the plot was split and the access gate was moved, and this had to be agreed with the company involved. It was done incorrectly as it happens (but that's another story). The company in question still insists that the entire area is under a burden however, not just the bit they need to access in order to get to their gate at the back of the plots.

I saw that and am a bit tempted. I pay £20 a month to Three just now on a rolling month SIM only contract but am restricted to 600 minutes per month. If I had unlimited minutes that would be a benefit to me (since I once ended up paying them £92 when I went over my allowance unknowingly!). The rest is as per my existing contract.

It sounds like you might qualify for the VAT reclaim scheme so a bit of homework for you to do to make sure (and you might have to contact HMRC to double check if there is any doubt as the rules around conversions are a bit more complex than for new builds). You really need to know from the get go as this will determine how you go about your build to a degree. Essentially if you use a VAT registered builder they should be able to charge you 5% VAT on a supply and fit basis. For materials you buy yourself you will be charged VAT at the standard rate. If you qualify for the DIY Housebuilders Scheme you should be able to claim back the 5% you pay to VAT registered builders and also the standard VAT you pay for materials you buy yourself. Be aware however that you have to pay the VAT yourself and reclaim it once the house is finished so you may need extra cash to tide you over whilst you are waiting for the refund. When you submit the reclaim is when they decide whether you are eligible unfortunately so you need to be very clear when you start otherwise you may bank on getting money back that HMRC later refuse. The other advantage of being eligible to reclaim is that you can buy supplies yourself and fit them yourself or get non VAT registered builders to fit them, but you can still reclaim the VAT you spend on materials. So a couple of links for you to read and assess your own circumstances: https://www.no-use-empty.org.uk/advice/how-we-can-help/reduced-vat-schemes/ Here is the link to the guide on here. the thread mostly covers new builds since that is what most people are doing but the scheme applies to eligible conversions too. Note that it only applies to properties that you or your family intend to live in but it sounds like that is your intention anyway. The other thing to note is whether there is an CIL (Community Infrastructure Levy) applicable on the property. As a self builder you should be able to claim an exemption if there is but you must do so BEFORE you start doing any work. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/community-infrastructure-levy#relief-and-exemptions As others have advised, doing a lot of homework first is essential if you are to avoid making costly mistakes. It sounds like you are prepared to put the work into the prep however so you definitely have the right mindset.

Welcome to BuildHub Jilly. I can pretty much only do decorating too but with the help of the guys on this site who have talked me through some other bits and pieces I can now do a few other things that I probably wouldn’t have attempted without this site. You say that the barn is about 30 years old. Has it ever been lived in and do you know whether it qualifies for the VAT reclaim scheme as that could save you a bit of money. In general terms the barn must not have been used as a dwelling for 10 years including being used as a garage, and the planning permission must have no restrictions, so it must not have clauses that prevent it being sold separately from the main house, or that ties it to a business for example. What services can you get out there? Gas?

Getting there. How much more tiling to do?

He needs to persuade Jennifer to come and try his new shower and body dryer .

Cats ? or rats ?? ? Great result @vivienz!

Here are the bits! All of the exposed pipe work off the blending valves plus the weird round bit with the arrow pointing at it.