Ryan 2023

Hi Everyone, Sorry on the late reply on getting back to everyone. I really appreciate all of the feedback regarding heating options for my self build property, I am now looking into all of the heating options people have raised so again really appreciate all the help. Thanks again Ryan

Hi everyone, I am looking to build a self build and would like some advice regarding what is the best options to heat the property / cheapest. I would appreciate any feedback regarding this topic as I want to make sure I choose the right option to keep the monthly costs down. the property will be approximately 300-325 square meters, I would also like to hear what build types people would suggest I.e timber frame etc as I would also like to keep the build cost down as much as possible. Thanks again Ryan

Hi Everyone, thank you for the reply’s really appreciate it Thorfun - Really appreciate the reply regarding my post, I have a meeting next week with a guy who has a plot of Land next to his house for sale. The land isn’t on the market and doesn’t have planning permission granted on it yet but there is some old derelict buildings on the land. I will have a good read through this forum as it looks packed with very interesting information AD1 - my budget for land is 80k-120k, my budget to build the property is 250k. I got chatting to a lad in the pub a few weeks ago that has a house with a decent size plot of land that he would sell, I am going to look at that plot next week so hopefully it’s a decent plot. It has Gas, electric and water feed very close to the plot so big bonus. It doesn’t have planning permission on the plot but it does have a couple of old out buildings on the land so he’s pretty confident I would possibly get planning. I also know a guy that is an architect but not sure what the current rates are to pay for a house designed?. Is it true that you can claim back 20% vat back on the materials used to build the property? Also I would probably live in this house a year or two then sell it and do it again, is there any rules regarding selling a new build house after a year of living in it ? I currently live in a 1950s bungalow, I have renovated the full bungalow and extended it. Unfortunately the builder I used to work with on my other projects passed away last year hence why I am looking for a builder. I have renovated a few houses over the years and understand the process of house renovations etc so the next project was to build a house / bungalow with the builder. As I work away from home alot for a few weeks at a time I thought if I could get a build team in to build the house, get it water tight, dry line the property, first & second fix electrics, get the heating installed then I could get my friends in who are all in the trades to finish the joinery work, fit the kitchen, fit the bathrooms, paint it out and get the flooring laid etc to keep the costs down etc. Hopefully I can keep the square meter price down using some of my friends on the project, I was hoping around £1000 a square meter for a 220 square meter house but I will have to shop around Really appreciate the feedback AD1, some really great information many thanks Bozza - I have been doing exactly that every night after I joined the forum, some really good information on this forum. I will take onboard read everything even if you think it’s not relevant to me, I would love to see some pictures of houses people have built to some ideas etc. once I secure a plot I will make sure to post some pictures of the plot etc and update the forum with my progress. Bozza it sounds like you have a lot of experience regarding the self builds, have you built self builds for other people or just for your self? Again really appreciate all the information & feedback many thanks Ryan

Hi Everyone, I am new to the forum so just wanted to pop on and say hi my name is Ryan and I am from Newcastle Upon Tyne. I am planning on building a self build Bungalow / House if I can source some land within my budget / area. I am just looking for any advice from people on here that have built a bungalow or house, any builders you would highly recommend in the northeast to take on this project, what sort of money I can expect to pay per square meter to build this house, what building method people advise to keep the cost down timber frame / brick & block etc. I would be looking to do this build as a turn key project, basically get a quote from a builder and get them to build and manage the full project as I have work commitments & work away from home a lot. Architects that people would highly recommend and a fairly priced, also someone that could potentially get me planning permission granted on a garden plot that does not currently hold planning permission I would appreciate any feedback people can give me many thanks Ryan