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Thanks for the pointers on project management (PM). Thankfully ... Budget isn't too much of a pressure, but like everyone we want value for money and for money to go on the things that matter (still being discussed) ... also as said above there is certainly a 'confidence issue' at this stage. Project is large - 1 to 2 houses with a seven figure cost. I am certainly going to understand what an architect means by PM. From the comments I see that there are different elements of project management and first thoughts maybe I need a bit of architect handholding at the beginning to scope and set up what is needed and then when we move to site get local and main builder to take the day to day on. Sorry to be so naive on such a budget. So impressed with so many of you taking this on yourselves.

Hi All Thanks for accepting me to the forum ... it looks like a great source of advice and support. We started looking for a plot to build a home a few weeks back expecting it to take a year or more, giving plenty of time for more research on the building bit ... and then ... we find a site with planning that looks great for us and have an offer accepted. It's not purchased until it's purchased, but so far so good. We may pick up the architect who did the planning as the design is remarkably nearly there for us ... as we both work we are most likely going to pay them to project manage for us. I have seen a few posts on commissioning architects, negotiating fees, etc but if there are some good posts to point me to please link here and of course would welcome any thoughts/advice. Thanks in advance for being here as we make what appears to be 1000s of decisions.