Hello buildhub

[JoshW90]

Hi there,

 

I initially joined because I'm curious about doing a self build and what it all entails. So glad to have found so much information all in one space. I live in a social housing property house but with the waiting lists so long for housing I feel I have no other option to get a suitable property. I feel I need a bungalow but as they are very popular and expensive to buy the only way is to build.

[JohnMo]

8 minutes ago, JoshW90 said:

curious about doing a self build and what it all entails

Welcome, you will find everything you need on here.

 

We started by going around all the show houses in the area, looked at room sizes and layout to see first hand what we liked and didn't like.

 

Then finding a site, doing plans via architect etc.

 

We started our journey based on a quick prefabricated building route, until we got the prices. Then moved to much more "self" build, as in me doing lots of the work and management of others where needed.

 

Don't get carried away with size, sense check room sizes to make sure they not huge or too small for your real needs.

[nod]

You will probably find it cheaper to buy from one of the mass builders 

With plots ranging from 200 k upwards