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By *tto OP Woman
over a year ago
llanelli |
Any tips? I know nothing about where to start, or if I’m brave enough but suddenly in a position of being able to rent until buying land so worth a thought.
Always dreamt of building into the side of a mountain for an eco friendly home....cheers  |
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By *tto OP Woman
over a year ago
llanelli |
"Have a look at HUF houses - they are high end German kit houses that are a lot cheaper than design and build from scratch."
They look amazing, wonder if they do the whole ‘deal’ although I suspect that’s as expensive as buying ready built.
Thanks for the good wishes, deffo not an architect here but a dreamer  |
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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago
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Every time I think it sounds like a good idea I watch Grand Designs and you can GUARANTEE it’ll be the one episode out of 10 where they are having a nightmare.
Puts me off, but it does always look worth it in the end.
My only advice would be to budget and to have an emergency contingency fund. And to get a great architect. And a project manager, whether that is you or someone else. |
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By *tto OP Woman
over a year ago
llanelli |
"Every time I think it sounds like a good idea I watch Grand Designs and you can GUARANTEE it’ll be the one episode out of 10 where they are having a nightmare.
Puts me off, but it does always look worth it in the end.
My only advice would be to budget and to have an emergency contingency fund. And to get a great architect. And a project manager, whether that is you or someone else."
Haha this is sooo me! I’m really rubbish with budgeting but if I employed someone to plan?
I think I have some research to do!
I need to be out of my house in about a month and hope to rent or van life in friends drive..
I noticed comment about mortgage being difficult too, I have a steady income and never defaulted so hope that would help  |
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"Every time I think it sounds like a good idea I watch Grand Designs and you can GUARANTEE it’ll be the one episode out of 10 where they are having a nightmare.
Puts me off, but it does always look worth it in the end.
My only advice would be to budget and to have an emergency contingency fund. And to get a great architect. And a project manager, whether that is you or someone else.
Haha this is sooo me! I’m really rubbish with budgeting but if I employed someone to plan?
I think I have some research to do!
I need to be out of my house in about a month and hope to rent or van life in friends drive..
I noticed comment about mortgage being difficult too, I have a steady income and never defaulted so hope that would help "
The Gov are launching a scheme shortly to help fund self builds. Your problem will be finding building land. In the south of England even a small plot for a modest house will be £200k+. |
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By *tto OP Woman
over a year ago
llanelli |
"Every time I think it sounds like a good idea I watch Grand Designs and you can GUARANTEE it’ll be the one episode out of 10 where they are having a nightmare.
Puts me off, but it does always look worth it in the end.
My only advice would be to budget and to have an emergency contingency fund. And to get a great architect. And a project manager, whether that is you or someone else.
Haha this is sooo me! I’m really rubbish with budgeting but if I employed someone to plan?
I think I have some research to do!
I need to be out of my house in about a month and hope to rent or van life in friends drive..
I noticed comment about mortgage being difficult too, I have a steady income and never defaulted so hope that would help
The Gov are launching a scheme shortly to help fund self builds. Your problem will be finding building land. In the south of England even a small plot for a modest house will be £200k+."
That’s me out on an NHS wage! Does this include Wales? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Every time I think it sounds like a good idea I watch Grand Designs and you can GUARANTEE it’ll be the one episode out of 10 where they are having a nightmare.
Puts me off, but it does always look worth it in the end.
My only advice would be to budget and to have an emergency contingency fund. And to get a great architect. And a project manager, whether that is you or someone else.
Haha this is sooo me! I’m really rubbish with budgeting but if I employed someone to plan?
I think I have some research to do!
I need to be out of my house in about a month and hope to rent or van life in friends drive..
I noticed comment about mortgage being difficult too, I have a steady income and never defaulted so hope that would help
The Gov are launching a scheme shortly to help fund self builds. Your problem will be finding building land. In the south of England even a small plot for a modest house will be £200k+.
That’s me out on an NHS wage! Does this include Wales?"
No north of England and some parts of Wales may be cheaper. Have a look on Plotfinder for an idea. |
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