{"id":219,"date":"2021-11-25T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-25T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.affalo.co.uk\/blog-api\/?p=219"},"modified":"2022-08-22T11:13:39","modified_gmt":"2022-08-22T11:13:39","slug":"self-build","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/self-build\/","title":{"rendered":"Self build: A short guide to building your own home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Britain, there is a growing interest in building your own home. There are many reasons someone might want to do this. In this article we\u2019ll be looking at some of these reasons, and what help the Government can offer you if you are interested in self-build homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">What&#039;s Included?<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/self-build\/#Why_self-build\" >Why self-build?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/self-build\/#The_right_to_build\" >The right to build<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/self-build\/#How_does_it_work\" >How does it work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/self-build\/#Funding_a_self-build\" >Funding a self-build<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/self-build\/#Self-build_in_Scotland\" >Self-build in Scotland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/self-build\/#Further_reading\" >Further reading<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/blog\/guides\/self-build\/#Credit-Score_offers_two_fabulous_solutions\" >Credit-Score offers two fabulous solutions.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_self-build\"><\/span>Why self-build?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Self-building your home can be significantly cheaper. It can help you avoid nasty surprises that an older house might have hiding within. It can also be more environmentally friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, you can build a home designed from the ground up to have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/guides\/what-are-epcs-a-guide-for-first-time-buyers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">high EPC rating<\/a>, thus saving you a lot of money on energy bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other hand, it does require a lot of work, time and resources. Rather than going through the usual homebuying process, you instead need to find and purchase a plot of land. You then buy materials and pay labour costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a result, while building your home you\u2019ll have to find ways to accommodate yourself elsewhere during construction. This may include living in a caravan on-site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of the process you\u2019ll usually be expected to take some part in managing the project. This means you need confidence in your ability to take charge and know the ins and outs before you start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_right_to_build\"><\/span>The right to build<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main organisation that promotes custom and self-build homes in England is the <a href=\"https:\/\/nacsba.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Custom and Self Build Association<\/a>, or NaCSBA for short. NaCSBA\u2019s stated mission is to \u201cmake custom and self-build a mainstream choice for all those seeking a home of their own\u201d. They run the <a href=\"https:\/\/selfbuildportal.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Self Build Portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Currently, it is only in England that the law requires local authorities to give people a right to build their own homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the Housing and Planning Act 2016, all local planning authorities in England \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/2016\/22\/section\/10\/enacted\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">must give suitable development permission in respect of enough serviced plots of land to meet the demand for self-build and custom housebuilding in the authority\u2019s area arising in each base period<\/a>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In other words, your local authority must ensure that they make plots of land available. They must meet demand for self-build and custom housing. Furthermore, they must give prospective self-builders planning permission to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_it_work\"><\/span>How does it work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you can build a home, you must first register your interest in a plot. The Self Build Portal handily lets you do this. Everyone in England is entitled to register for a plot under \u201cRight to Build\u201d legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are several routes by which you can build your own home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can simply acquire an empty plot of land that has been approved for house-building, then get planning permission. You can then build your home on top of that. This option gives you the greatest amount of freedom. However, it can also prove costly depending on how much work you\u2019re willing to put in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alternatively, you can go through what is called Custom Build. In Custom Build, you and several others acquire a plot on a large area of land to build your own homes on. In this case, it is possible you\u2019ll be restricted in exactly how you build your home. You may have to use the same developer as your neighbours and the same house design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also set up your own housing association with a group of like-minded people and build your own small community. In this case, there is a restriction in what types of homes you build. You\u2019ll all agree to build homes to a very similar design. It is much easier to do things this way. You and your neighbours cover project management jointly, rather than alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What it all comes down to is how much freedom you\u2019d like in being able to build the home you want, versus cost efficiency. Are you willing to sacrifice freedom for cost, or vice-versa? You need to make your mind up before you go any further!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Funding_a_self-build\"><\/span>Funding a self-build<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the UK, <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanistarchitecture.co.uk\/cost-to-build-a-house-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the cost to build a house starts at \u00a31,750 per metre squared, running up to \u00a33,000 per metre squared.<\/a> That\u2019s according to <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanistarchitecture.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Urbanist Architecture<\/a>, a London-based architectural firm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the NaCSBA, there are several ways to finance a self-build home. You can use your savings, should you have them. Or, you can take out a mortgage on your proposed home. If you already own a home, you can sell it and use what you make from the sale to finance the build. You can, of course, combine these as you see fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mainstream lenders generally don\u2019t provide self-build mortgages, so you will have to contact a specialist lender. You can do this either through a broker or by researching to find one that suits you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will have to think about your costs. Remember, your labour costs will be lower or higher depending on how much work you personally are willing to put in. If you\u2019d rather commission the project and let other people handle the management and labour, then the project will cost more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If, however, you\u2019re willing to take initiative and be more hands-on, which is easier if you have experience in project management and construction, your labour costs won\u2019t be quite as hair-raising. It\u2019s your call on how you want to approach things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Self-build_in_Scotland\"><\/span>Self-build in Scotland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scotland has a specialised self-build scheme, unlike England, but it does not have the right to build enshrined in law like England does. The Scottish Government has a more hands-on approach and has released its own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mygov.scot\/browse\/housing-local-services\/self-building-a-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guide to self-building<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Scotland, the Government provides a Self-Build Loan Fund to help prospective self-builders pay construction fees for their projects. They promise to loan up to \u00a3175,000 to self-builders. This scheme will close on 31 August 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To apply for the Scottish Self-Build Loan Fund, you need to prove that you cannot access normal bank loans to cover your costs, you need to own a plot of land to build on, and you need planning permission to build on that land. You cannot use the fund to finance the purchase of a plot of land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Further_reading\"><\/span>Further reading<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information about self-build, check the NaCSBA\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/selfbuildportal.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Self Build Portal<\/a> website. You can also check out the website for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.self-build.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Build It<\/a> magazine, the UK\u2019s first self-build magazine, and the website for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homebuilding.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Homebuilding &amp; Renovating<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Credit-Score_offers_two_fabulous_solutions\"><\/span>Credit-Score offers two fabulous solutions.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re preparing to take a mortgage, never apply until you\u2019ve tried our unique and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/home.credit-score.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FREE Credit-Score Home app.<\/a>&nbsp;Our smart technology will tell you what you need to fix so you avoid rejection. The app predicts when you will be able to buy, for how much and tracks your month-by-month progress to mortgage success. We\u2019ve even added your own mortgage broker, so you get the best deals available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More focused on your credit rating? Well, get started for free with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.check.co.uk\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Credit-Score\u2019s 24- Factor Credit Check<\/a>&nbsp;to truly help you improve your creditworthiness and how lenders view you. (Remember: lenders don\u2019t use your credit score! We\u2019ll show you what lenders look for and how to get your credit report in the best shape possible).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In Britain, there is a growing interest in building your own home. 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