Hi after mamy renovation projects that never quite ended up being our dream house, finally taking the plunge with a new build.    Took 5 yrs to find a plot but at last we found a perfect spot in Shropshire and I'm now beginning to realise that a self build offers unlimited choice, so unless I'm very careful I probably won't be able to afford that dream house anyway.  Came across this site yesterday and it seems to offer a wealth of really good advice learned the hard way.  So I'm hoping to learn from the best and see if I can get a bit closer to that ideal dream house this time.

Welcome aboard!  Your renovation experience will set you in good stead and is almost certainly something others can benefit from.  Unlimited choice is a mixed blessing, but it is indeed a blessing!  We're all working through various stages of the process, so feel free to bounce ideas around.