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Definitely not ruling anything out. Just haven't found much that fits into this category that seems to work price wise. Thanks. Because I live pretty close to zone 1 and need to move quite a bit further out I can't really pull the 'I'm local' card, as much as I'd like to, seems a relatively common success story. Somehow I've not noticed that site before. Is it worth a membership? I have read "How to find and buy a building plot" thanks to a recommendation on here. Any similar suggestions (that don't just duplicate whats in it) would be appreciated.

Thanks. I have three main requirements: 1. Warm house with low bills (easy with new build, trickier with modifying existing buildings) 2. Space for a workshop area outside of the main living space - garage/garden room/etc 3. Relatively close to my divorced parents, both of whom are getting to the age where being close matters I'm trying my best to keep an open mind. Not keen on demolish and rebuild (at least not on a building that isn't already falling down) but definitely looking at the others along with buying a place to split off part of the garden or making offers to buy multiple bits of garden from different houses to make one plot. My current flat is mortgage free and assuming the cladding issues are resolved should cover the build with contingency. But obviously can't sell it right now without taking a hit to value because the issues are not yet resolved. In the mean time I'm more focused on finding plots that I could afford to buy from savings (which are much more limited than the value of the flat) though these are both tricky and rare. I don't want to take on debt. Ultimately I think I will have to wait until I can sell my flat before I can do anything but I'm keeping my eyes open now in case I get lucky and also to refine my knowledge so that when the time comes I can make quick decisions. Thanks

Hi All, I'm really glad I found this site, it's a treasure trove of useful knowledge. I've been lurking here for about a year, without a plot or active project I've not felt I've had much to contribute but now I have a time sensitive question about finding plots so it's time to say hello. I'm currently based in London, stuck in a flat affected by Grenfell related cladding issues. Thankfully that appears to be coming to an end for us soon (recent fire report showed limited changes need to be made) and once they are done the property should be more easily mortgageable and thus easier to sell. I'm relatively financially constrained but I have lots of free time so I'm looking for a largely DIY self build in an area commutable to London. I have a technical / IT background so find the theoretical aspects of building relatively easy but I don't have much practical experience but that doesn't put me off. What is getting frustrating is finding a plot, but I feel we are all in the same boat or have been here. If I'm not careful I could write an essay here so I think I'll stop now. Now I've introduced myself I hope to be able to contribute where I can, though probably limited until I find a plot.