Thedreamer Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 After nearly a decade since our outline planning went in almost ready to start! Building warrant signed off in February Valuation of site and proposed house done on Thursday Self build insurance purchased Self build mortgage required site insurance and valuation before being finalised and that's now done, so should have this sorted next week. I can't really think of any other preliminary work to do? Need to look for scaffolding, a shed/container and producing a list of materials. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 9 minutes ago, Thedreamer said: and producing a list of materials. It'll be a bloody big list if its a new build 10 years seems a bit crazy, you must REALLY want to build this house. Now, time for a good old blog eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedreamer Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 Yes, this is an obsession. The ten years might seem a bit misleading. I was 22 when we put in out line planning and was earning a pittance after finishing university, the credit crunch hit and nobody was lending especially to first buyer, let alone first time buyer and self builders, but now I have saved enough money and earn a salary which allows me to get a self build mortgage. Yes I think when it properly starts I will keep a blog. Here is a picture of the site roughly where the digger is. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Fabulous location Get all the red tape out of the way and the best bit will follow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickfromwales Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 24 minutes ago, Thedreamer said: Here is a picture of the site roughly where the digger is. Theres very little to dislike about that site, looks amazing. Agreed, worth the wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedreamer Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 Yes the plan was to get rid of the paper aspects of the build and get uililties on site so when we were ready we would be ready. Here a couple after the access was created through the trees and the hard standing was put on the site in 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone West Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Amazing, yeah I would think I was dreaming if I lived there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Harris Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 55 minutes ago, PeterStarck said: Amazing, yeah I would think I was dreaming if I lived there. Me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedreamer Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 Thanks for the comments. This forum (and e-build) really has been useful to keep me focused on what you can achieve when self building, particularly over the last few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragg987 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Stunning views. Best of luck with build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumbersmateuk Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 I agree with everybody It's Beautiful. So when we gonna see what you have been dreaming of putting on the plot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Just a normal plot for the Highlands Seriously there are plenty of nice spots like that available up here, wake up and smell the coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumbersmateuk Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 9 minutes ago, ProDave said: Just a normal plot for the Highlands Well if for any reason I don't get to build on my plot I will be selling it and knocking on your door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedreamer Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 7 hours ago, Plumbersmateuk said: I agree with everybody It's Beautiful. So when we gonna see what you have been dreaming of putting on the plot? Here is what we are building. The site itself is surrounded by family agricultural land so it's more than just a plot to us. When we realised that building would be our best option to get on the property ladder it was just a case of picking the best spot for the house. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crofter Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Congratulations on getting thus far. Give me a shout if you're looking for any contacts or advice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedreamer Posted March 29, 2018 Author Share Posted March 29, 2018 Site now pegged out, trenches to be excavated next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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