We have just finished a self-build and as we went along I made notes of the things I had learnt during the process.  What follows are those notes and I hope they will be of some use to people who are just starting out on their projects.  I must of course add the caveat that all that follows is only my personal opinion.  Although I now have some experience I am no expert and it is of course up to everyone building their own home to seek professional advice about their project.   RED'S A