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Self Build Knowledge Hub

Learn about self build in the Self Build Knowledge Hub. Discover the answers to your self build questions, and learn about various topics in our collection of self build guides.

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How to find a plot

Finding a Building Plot

Finding a plot is one of the first major tasks on your self-building checklist. We’ve gathered our best advice to get you started.

Land
How to value land

How to Value a Plot of Land

Valuing a plot of land can be an intimidating step in the self-building process. We’ve put together a helpful guide to help you through the process.

Land
How to design your house

Designing Your Home

Discover the best approaches to designing your own self build house, including the thought processes behind designing for everyday life.

Design
Heating your self build

Heating Your Self Build Home

Discover the heating options for your self build home design project, including the benefits of underfloor heating.

Design
Planning permission

How To Get Planning Permission for Self Build

Read our guide on navigating the planning permission process for your self build. Find out what you need to know before purchasing a plot of land

Planning Permission and Building Regulations
What are building regulations

What Are Building Regulations?

Discover what building regulations are, and what you need to factor in to your self build project to satisfy the legal requirements

Planning Permission and Building Regulations
Planning to demolish rebuild

Do I Need Planning Permission to Demolish and Rebuild a House

Demolishing an existing house can be a more effective way to secure planning permission for a self build. Find out more in our guide.

Planning Permission and Building Regulations
Planning permissions building regulations

Planning Permission & Building Regulations

Find out what you need to do to satisfy planning permission and building regulations for your self build

Planning Permission and Building Regulations
Boundaries and party wall act

Boundaries and the Party Wall Act

Be clear on where the boundaries of your plot are. As part of this, you also need to be aware of your responsibilities under the Party Wall Act.

Planning Permission and Building Regulations
Finance budgeting

Financing & Budgeting for Self Build

Keeping on top of the finances is key to a successful self-build. We’ve put together this handy guide that should make managing your money feel much less overwhelming.

Finance
How much does it cost

How Much Does it Cost to Build a House?

Discover how much it costs to build a self build house, and the areas your need to consider when budgeting for your own home.

Finance
Self build mortgages

Self Build Mortgages - Financing a Self Build

Building your own home can be financed through a range of options. Here, we look at the best strategies for financing your self build project.

Finance
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Academy

Self Build Academy

Need more advice? The Self Build Academy offers workshops, webinars and live events educating you in many aspects of the self build process. Our self build experts share their knowledge in these unique self build courses, helping you on your journey. Covering a range of topics, including, how to search for a plot of land, financing a self build, and project management, our courses help keep your self build on track.

Learn about the Self Build Academy