Self Build News

2005-03-10T16:03:00.000-08:00

Self Build Insurance : There are so many risks with self building. You are borrowing a massive amount of money that you will have to pay back however the building goes. The building is the most important part of the process, and if it goes wrong, then you are the one who bears the risks. Ultimately, your building will only be as good as the builder that you hire. So the way to solve the dangers of self build mortgages is to make sure your builder is worth his salt.

2005-03-10T15:01:00.000-08:00

Self Build Cost : Self build provides housing that is in tune with people's specific housing requirements and can also stimulate the competitive environment for housing developers. The number of self build homes has risen substantially over the past 20 years. Since there has been no overall growth in total private sector house building, self build has captured market share from the speculative house builders.

2005-03-10T14:12:00.000-08:00

Self Build Gloucestershire : Self build is housing market's next big thing. The start of a new year brings with it a renewed energy for the housing market and sees the self build and renovation sector destined to pick up on the phenomenal growth experienced over the past few years, says Jason Orme, deputy editor of Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine.

2005-03-10T04:07:00.000-08:00

Self Build Home : From self build to multi-story: One in ten of the new homes built every year in the UK is 'self build', i.e. an individually commissioned house, either built by the owners themselves, by a builder, or by a combination of both. And 9 out of 10 of these 'self builders' choose timber frame. Because no other building method is as simple, versatile or cost-effective.

2005-03-10T03:01:00.000-08:00

Self Build House : From our experience self builders come from all walks of life. There are the obvious candidates - the Architect, the Designer, the builders and the tradesmen - but just as often there will be the Computer Programmer, the Civil Servant, the Accountant and the Teacher. Self build magazines regularly have articles on those who have built their own homes and the wide variety of people from all walks of life and with different incomes and ideas is evident.

2005-03-10T02:02:00.000-08:00

Self Build Mortgage : Why self-build? The attraction of self-build is simple: it offers the chance to create the house of one's dreams cheaper, or to a much higher specification than if bought from a developer. You will need to get a feel for what is involved. The only way to do it is to read books and magazines covering the subject, as well as going to a number of self-build fairs where you can talk to the professionals

2005-03-10T01:01:00.000-08:00

Self Build Oxfordshire : While securing mortgage, don't forget to include - land, building materials, demolition and labour costs, design and architect costs, legal fees, stamp duty, survey fees, services, connections and accommodation costs while the build is underway. Other costs include vital all-risks self build insurance, site insurance, structural warranty and health and safety cover. Look out for special self build mortgages, as many lenders will not provide money to cover buying the land.

2005-03-10T00:02:00.000-08:00

2005-03-09T23:04:00.000-08:00

2005-03-09T22:05:00.000-08:00

2005-03-09T21:01:00.000-08:00

2005-03-09T20:02:00.000-08:00

2005-03-09T19:02:00.000-08:00

Self Build Nottinghamshire : In 2004, some 25,000 self-build properties were completed, accounting for one quarter of all new homes built in the UK. Not all self-builders lay the bricks for their houses with their own hands, nor do they necessarily start from scratch - many projects are renovations and conversions. According to BuildStore, a specialist self-build company based near Edinburgh, there is also a significant financial advantage to self-building. In Essex, for example, the average cost of a four-bedroom house is now £309,995. Building the same-size house costs just £192,157, a saving of almost 40 per cent.

2005-03-09T18:05:00.000-08:00

2005-03-09T17:04:00.000-08:00

Self Build Cumbria : 'Self-build' housing could be an economic force in W.Va.: West Virginia builder Ken Auvil has put a new twist on self-help housing, from "sweat equity" to "self-build," with the aim of promoting the production of more and better affordable housing in the state. "Self-build can be as simple as an owner's sweat equity - painting, landscaping, managing contractors, or direct purchasing of materials to reduce costs," says Auvil. He believes self-build can make an important addition to the state's housing stock and increase the impact of the housing industry on the economy.

2005-03-09T16:03:00.000-08:00

Self Build Shropshire : Why Self Build? So why did approximately 25,000 people decide to self build last year? Well for some it's an investment, a way of achieving their dream at a cost far less than any major house builder can meet; cost savings can be as much as 30% depending on how much input from the individual self-builder and friends

2005-03-09T15:09:00.000-08:00

Self Build Warwickshire : Once mortgage lenders tended to beat a path away from the door of the prospective self-builder. Now it's a different story, with special arrangements on offer. A record number of self-builders scoured the Homebuilding & Renovating Show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham this month for help in turning their dreams into bricks and mortar. As property continues to perform better than many other investments, self-builders can enjoy an even greater reward for their efforts.

2005-03-09T14:06:00.000-08:00

Self Build Shetland : SOARING house prices and DIY shows on TV have sparked a boom in self-build homes in Scotland. Property experts said the number of Scots building their own homes had rocketed 40% over the past four years, from 1400 to 2000. Organisers of the Scottish Housebuilding and Renovation Show, which opens at the SECC next month, said self-builders could save more than £20,000 on a typical four-bedroom house.

2005-03-09T13:03:00.000-08:00

Self Build Devon : Building your dream house could be the answer, but for many people it conjures up images of a DIY nightmare. But it doesn't have to be that way. Self building need only mean buying your land and either managing the project by employing contractors to do the work, or employing a builder to manage the entire project. The benefits of self build are obvious. You tend to get more house and more land for your money, you can design the house exactly to your own specifications and you have the satisfaction of living in a home that is truly all your own work.

2005-03-09T12:07:00.000-08:00

Self Build Mortgage Devon : Group self-build projects were pioneered in the London Borough of Lewisham in the mid 1970s. Nicholas Taylor of the London based Community Self Build Agency said there were over 100 projects in England. Co-operatives, usually of between eight and 16 people, are set up and they are given intensive training in all aspects of the house-building process.

2005-03-09T11:07:00.000-08:00

Self Build South Wales : Finding and buying the right plot is generally regarded as the most important barrier faced by self-builders. The main problem is not the availability of land but managing its acquisition and acquiring planning consent. Self-builders find land in a wide range of ways. Some is found through land or estate agents, although these can also block the flow of land to the self-build market because they informally tender the site to housing developers.

2005-03-09T10:13:00.000-08:00

2005-03-09T09:07:00.000-08:00

Self Build Lancashire : There are so many risks with self building. You are borrowing a massive amount of money that you will have to pay back however the building goes. The building is the most important part of the process, and if it goes wrong, then you are the one who bears the risks. Ultimately, your building will only be as good as the builder that you hire. So the way to solve the dangers of self build mortgages is to make sure your builder is worth his salt.

2005-03-09T08:05:00.000-08:00

Self Build Essex : Self build provides housing that is in tune with people's specific housing requirements and can also stimulate the competitive environment for housing developers. The number of self build homes has risen substantially over the past 20 years. Since there has been no overall growth in total private sector house building, self build has captured market share from the speculative house builders.

2005-03-09T07:00:00.000-08:00

Self Build West Yorkshire : Self build is housing market's next big thing. The start of a new year brings with it a renewed energy for the housing market and sees the self build and renovation sector destined to pick up on the phenomenal growth experienced over the past few years, says Jason Orme, deputy editor of Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine.

2005-03-09T06:07:00.000-08:00

Self Build Suffolk : What sort of people are these selfbuilders? First of all, the name is rather misleading, conjuring up visions of dedicated do-it-yourselfers and an amateur approach to things. Nothing could be further from the truth. A selfbuilder is someone who provides the management for building his new home, and who usually engages sub-contractors for all the skilled work and much of the general labouring. The huge cost savings come from a different pattern of costs from those of builders and developers, and any savings made by the selfbuilder providing his own labour are not usually significant.
How can our group meet up with other self builders and recruit new members? The Community Self Build Agency organises visits to live self build projects, throughout the year. They are held in different locations and there is the chance to meet self builders, who are already working on site. Alternatively, we can put you in touch with a group who may be working on site nearer to you. The Agency has a database of those interested in self build who might want to join forces with you.

2005-03-09T05:03:00.000-08:00

Self Build Ayrshire : Obtaining a Self Build Mortgage need not be difficult with some lenders allowing you to borrow up to 95% of land and build costs. Cash flow need not be a problem as payments can often be arranged to meet build costs at appropriate stages of the Self Build development. In addition it is often possible to stay in your existing property until your new house is built.

2005-03-09T04:03:00.000-08:00

Self Build Orkney : M&S offering self build houses: Marks & Spencer is to sell self build houses from £40,000. They allow for open-plan living and large glass walls, and will be on sale in M&S's new chain of Lifestores. The first of these opens in Gateshead in the New Year. Self build experts say a two-bedroomed, two-bathroom home would cost between £30,000 and £40,000, reports the Daily Mail.

2005-03-09T03:01:00.000-08:00

Self Build Dorset : If you are planning to move to Ireland - then you will need somewhere to live. Why not build your own house - self build? Not literally ! Get a builder and other tradesmen to build it for you. A large proportion of homes built in Ireland are self build houses where the owner obtains a site, gets plans drawn up for the house and employs a builder to construct the house - maybe doing a proportion of the work themselves.

2005-03-09T02:05:00.000-08:00

Self Build Northumberland : From self build to multi-story: One in ten of the new homes built every year in the UK is 'self build', i.e. an individually commissioned house, either built by the owners themselves, by a builder, or by a combination of both. And 9 out of 10 of these 'self builders' choose timber frame. Because no other building method is as simple, versatile or cost-effective.

2005-03-09T01:03:00.000-08:00

Self Build Conwy : From our experience self builders come from all walks of life. There are the obvious candidates - the Architect, the Designer, the builders and the tradesmen - but just as often there will be the Computer Programmer, the Civil Servant, the Accountant and the Teacher. Self build magazines regularly have articles on those who have built their own homes and the wide variety of people from all walks of life and with different incomes and ideas is evident.

2005-03-09T00:04:00.000-08:00

Self Build Kent : Why self-build? The attraction of self-build is simple: it offers the chance to create the house of one's dreams cheaper, or to a much higher specification than if bought from a developer. You will need to get a feel for what is involved. The only way to do it is to read books and magazines covering the subject, as well as going to a number of self-build fairs where you can talk to the professionals

2005-03-08T23:08:00.000-08:00

Self Build House Design : While securing mortgage, don't forget to include - land, building materials, demolition and labour costs, design and architect costs, legal fees, stamp duty, survey fees, services, connections and accommodation costs while the build is underway. Other costs include vital all-risks self build insurance, site insurance, structural warranty and health and safety cover. Look out for special self build mortgages, as many lenders will not provide money to cover buying the land.

2005-03-08T22:05:00.000-08:00

Self Build Hertfordshire Bedfordshire : In 2004, some 25,000 self-build properties were completed, accounting for one quarter of all new homes built in the UK. Not all self-builders lay the bricks for their houses with their own hands, nor do they necessarily start from scratch - many projects are renovations and conversions. According to BuildStore, a specialist self-build company based near Edinburgh, there is also a significant financial advantage to self-building. In Essex, for example, the average cost of a four-bedroom house is now £309,995. Building the same-size house costs just £192,157, a saving of almost 40 per cent.

2005-03-08T21:01:00.000-08:00

Self Build Staffordshire : 'Self-build' housing could be an economic force in W.Va.: West Virginia builder Ken Auvil has put a new twist on self-help housing, from "sweat equity" to "self-build," with the aim of promoting the production of more and better affordable housing in the state. "Self-build can be as simple as an owner's sweat equity - painting, landscaping, managing contractors, or direct purchasing of materials to reduce costs," says Auvil. He believes self-build can make an important addition to the state's housing stock and increase the impact of the housing industry on the economy.

2005-03-08T20:06:00.000-08:00

Self Build Cheshire : Why Self Build? So why did approximately 25,000 people decide to self build last year? Well for some it's an investment, a way of achieving their dream at a cost far less than any major house builder can meet; cost savings can be as much as 30% depending on how much input from the individual self-builder and friends

2005-03-08T19:05:00.000-08:00

Self Build Shed : Once mortgage lenders tended to beat a path away from the door of the prospective self-builder. Now it's a different story, with special arrangements on offer. A record number of self-builders scoured the Homebuilding & Renovating Show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham this month for help in turning their dreams into bricks and mortar. As property continues to perform better than many other investments, self-builders can enjoy an even greater reward for their efforts.

2005-03-08T18:04:00.000-08:00

Self Build Derbyshire : SOARING house prices and DIY shows on TV have sparked a boom in self-build homes in Scotland. Property experts said the number of Scots building their own homes had rocketed 40% over the past four years, from 1400 to 2000. Organisers of the Scottish Housebuilding and Renovation Show, which opens at the SECC next month, said self-builders could save more than £20,000 on a typical four-bedroom house.

2005-03-08T17:05:00.000-08:00

2005-03-08T16:06:00.000-08:00

2005-03-08T15:06:00.000-08:00

2005-03-08T14:05:00.000-08:00

Self Build Northyorkshire : Building your dream house could be the answer, but for many people it conjures up images of a DIY nightmare. But it doesn't have to be that way. Self building need only mean buying your land and either managing the project by employing contractors to do the work, or employing a builder to manage the entire project. The benefits of self build are obvious. You tend to get more house and more land for your money, you can design the house exactly to your own specifications and you have the satisfaction of living in a home that is truly all your own work.

2005-03-08T13:06:00.000-08:00

Self Build Housing : Group self-build projects were pioneered in the London Borough of Lewisham in the mid 1970s. Nicholas Taylor of the London based Community Self Build Agency said there were over 100 projects in England. Co-operatives, usually of between eight and 16 people, are set up and they are given intensive training in all aspects of the house-building process.

2005-03-08T12:05:00.000-08:00

Self Build Scottish Borders : Finding and buying the right plot is generally regarded as the most important barrier faced by self-builders. The main problem is not the availability of land but managing its acquisition and acquiring planning consent. Self-builders find land in a wide range of ways. Some is found through land or estate agents, although these can also block the flow of land to the self-build market because they informally tender the site to housing developers.

2005-03-08T11:01:00.000-08:00

Self Build Durham : There are so many risks with self building. You are borrowing a massive amount of money that you will have to pay back however the building goes. The building is the most important part of the process, and if it goes wrong, then you are the one who bears the risks. Ultimately, your building will only be as good as the builder that you hire. So the way to solve the dangers of self build mortgages is to make sure your builder is worth his salt.

2005-03-08T10:02:00.000-08:00

Self Build Lincolnshire : Self build provides housing that is in tune with people's specific housing requirements and can also stimulate the competitive environment for housing developers. The number of self build homes has risen substantially over the past 20 years. Since there has been no overall growth in total private sector house building, self build has captured market share from the speculative house builders.

2005-03-08T08:07:00.000-08:00

Self Build Hampshire : Self build is housing market's next big thing. The start of a new year brings with it a renewed energy for the housing market and sees the self build and renovation sector destined to pick up on the phenomenal growth experienced over the past few years, says Jason Orme, deputy editor of Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine.

2005-03-08T07:12:00.000-08:00

Self Build Argyle Bute : What sort of people are these selfbuilders? First of all, the name is rather misleading, conjuring up visions of dedicated do-it-yourselfers and an amateur approach to things. Nothing could be further from the truth. A selfbuilder is someone who provides the management for building his new home, and who usually engages sub-contractors for all the skilled work and much of the general labouring. The huge cost savings come from a different pattern of costs from those of builders and developers, and any savings made by the selfbuilder providing his own labour are not usually significant.
How can our group meet up with other self builders and recruit new members? The Community Self Build Agency organises visits to live self build projects, throughout the year. They are held in different locations and there is the chance to meet self builders, who are already working on site. Alternatively, we can put you in touch with a group who may be working on site nearer to you. The Agency has a database of those interested in self build who might want to join forces with you.

2005-03-08T06:04:00.000-08:00

Self Build Plot Land : Obtaining a Self Build Mortgage need not be difficult with some lenders allowing you to borrow up to 95% of land and build costs. Cash flow need not be a problem as payments can often be arranged to meet build costs at appropriate stages of the Self Build development. In addition it is often possible to stay in your existing property until your new house is built.

2005-03-08T05:05:00.000-08:00

Self Build Bungalow : M&S offering self build houses: Marks & Spencer is to sell self build houses from £40,000. They allow for open-plan living and large glass walls, and will be on sale in M&S's new chain of Lifestores. The first of these opens in Gateshead in the New Year. Self build experts say a two-bedroomed, two-bathroom home would cost between £30,000 and £40,000, reports the Daily Mail.

2005-03-08T04:04:00.000-08:00

2005-03-08T03:04:00.000-08:00

House Plan For Self Build : If you are planning to move to Ireland - then you will need somewhere to live. Why not build your own house - self build? Not literally ! Get a builder and other tradesmen to build it for you. A large proportion of homes built in Ireland are self build houses where the owner obtains a site, gets plans drawn up for the house and employs a builder to construct the house - maybe doing a proportion of the work themselves.

2005-03-08T02:00:00.000-08:00

Self Build Insurance : From self build to multi-story: One in ten of the new homes built every year in the UK is 'self build', i.e. an individually commissioned house, either built by the owners themselves, by a builder, or by a combination of both. And 9 out of 10 of these 'self builders' choose timber frame. Because no other building method is as simple, versatile or cost-effective.

2005-03-08T01:00:00.000-08:00

Self Build Cost : From our experience self builders come from all walks of life. There are the obvious candidates - the Architect, the Designer, the builders and the tradesmen - but just as often there will be the Computer Programmer, the Civil Servant, the Accountant and the Teacher. Self build magazines regularly have articles on those who have built their own homes and the wide variety of people from all walks of life and with different incomes and ideas is evident.

2005-03-08T00:02:00.000-08:00

Self Build Gloucestershire : Why self-build? The attraction of self-build is simple: it offers the chance to create the house of one's dreams cheaper, or to a much higher specification than if bought from a developer. You will need to get a feel for what is involved. The only way to do it is to read books and magazines covering the subject, as well as going to a number of self-build fairs where you can talk to the professionals

2005-03-07T23:03:00.000-08:00

Self Build Log Cabin : While securing mortgage, don't forget to include - land, building materials, demolition and labour costs, design and architect costs, legal fees, stamp duty, survey fees, services, connections and accommodation costs while the build is underway. Other costs include vital all-risks self build insurance, site insurance, structural warranty and health and safety cover. Look out for special self build mortgages, as many lenders will not provide money to cover buying the land.

2005-03-07T22:03:00.000-08:00

Self Build Land : In 2004, some 25,000 self-build properties were completed, accounting for one quarter of all new homes built in the UK. Not all self-builders lay the bricks for their houses with their own hands, nor do they necessarily start from scratch - many projects are renovations and conversions. According to BuildStore, a specialist self-build company based near Edinburgh, there is also a significant financial advantage to self-building. In Essex, for example, the average cost of a four-bedroom house is now £309,995. Building the same-size house costs just £192,157, a saving of almost 40 per cent.

2005-03-07T21:00:00.000-08:00

Self Build Kit House : 'Self-build' housing could be an economic force in W.Va.: West Virginia builder Ken Auvil has put a new twist on self-help housing, from "sweat equity" to "self-build," with the aim of promoting the production of more and better affordable housing in the state. "Self-build can be as simple as an owner's sweat equity - painting, landscaping, managing contractors, or direct purchasing of materials to reduce costs," says Auvil. He believes self-build can make an important addition to the state's housing stock and increase the impact of the housing industry on the economy.

2005-03-07T20:00:00.000-08:00

Self Build Conservatory : Why Self Build? So why did approximately 25,000 people decide to self build last year? Well for some it's an investment, a way of achieving their dream at a cost far less than any major house builder can meet; cost savings can be as much as 30% depending on how much input from the individual self-builder and friends

2005-03-07T19:04:00.000-08:00

Self Build Home : Once mortgage lenders tended to beat a path away from the door of the prospective self-builder. Now it's a different story, with special arrangements on offer. A record number of self-builders scoured the Homebuilding & Renovating Show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham this month for help in turning their dreams into bricks and mortar. As property continues to perform better than many other investments, self-builders can enjoy an even greater reward for their efforts.

2005-03-07T18:05:00.000-08:00

Self Build House : SOARING house prices and DIY shows on TV have sparked a boom in self-build homes in Scotland. Property experts said the number of Scots building their own homes had rocketed 40% over the past four years, from 1400 to 2000. Organisers of the Scottish Housebuilding and Renovation Show, which opens at the SECC next month, said self-builders could save more than £20,000 on a typical four-bedroom house.

2005-03-07T17:04:00.000-08:00

Self Build Mortgage : Building your dream house could be the answer, but for many people it conjures up images of a DIY nightmare. But it doesn't have to be that way. Self building need only mean buying your land and either managing the project by employing contractors to do the work, or employing a builder to manage the entire project. The benefits of self build are obvious. You tend to get more house and more land for your money, you can design the house exactly to your own specifications and you have the satisfaction of living in a home that is truly all your own work.

2005-03-07T16:02:00.000-08:00

Self Build Oxfordshire : Group self-build projects were pioneered in the London Borough of Lewisham in the mid 1970s. Nicholas Taylor of the London based Community Self Build Agency said there were over 100 projects in England. Co-operatives, usually of between eight and 16 people, are set up and they are given intensive training in all aspects of the house-building process.

2005-03-07T15:04:00.000-08:00

Self Build Nottinghamshire : Finding and buying the right plot is generally regarded as the most important barrier faced by self-builders. The main problem is not the availability of land but managing its acquisition and acquiring planning consent. Self-builders find land in a wide range of ways. Some is found through land or estate agents, although these can also block the flow of land to the self-build market because they informally tender the site to housing developers.

2005-03-07T14:04:00.000-08:00

Self Build Cumbria : There are so many risks with self building. You are borrowing a massive amount of money that you will have to pay back however the building goes. The building is the most important part of the process, and if it goes wrong, then you are the one who bears the risks. Ultimately, your building will only be as good as the builder that you hire. So the way to solve the dangers of self build mortgages is to make sure your builder is worth his salt.

2005-03-07T13:06:00.000-08:00

Self Build Shropshire : Self build provides housing that is in tune with people's specific housing requirements and can also stimulate the competitive environment for housing developers. The number of self build homes has risen substantially over the past 20 years. Since there has been no overall growth in total private sector house building, self build has captured market share from the speculative house builders.

2005-03-07T12:02:00.000-08:00

2005-03-07T11:06:00.000-08:00

Self Build Warwickshire : Self build is housing market's next big thing. The start of a new year brings with it a renewed energy for the housing market and sees the self build and renovation sector destined to pick up on the phenomenal growth experienced over the past few years, says Jason Orme, deputy editor of Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine.

2005-03-07T10:03:00.000-08:00

Self Build Shetland : What sort of people are these selfbuilders? First of all, the name is rather misleading, conjuring up visions of dedicated do-it-yourselfers and an amateur approach to things. Nothing could be further from the truth. A selfbuilder is someone who provides the management for building his new home, and who usually engages sub-contractors for all the skilled work and much of the general labouring. The huge cost savings come from a different pattern of costs from those of builders and developers, and any savings made by the selfbuilder providing his own labour are not usually significant.
How can our group meet up with other self builders and recruit new members? The Community Self Build Agency organises visits to live self build projects, throughout the year. They are held in different locations and there is the chance to meet self builders, who are already working on site. Alternatively, we can put you in touch with a group who may be working on site nearer to you. The Agency has a database of those interested in self build who might want to join forces with you.

2005-03-07T09:03:00.000-08:00

2005-03-07T08:03:00.000-08:00

Self Build Devon : Obtaining a Self Build Mortgage need not be difficult with some lenders allowing you to borrow up to 95% of land and build costs. Cash flow need not be a problem as payments can often be arranged to meet build costs at appropriate stages of the Self Build development. In addition it is often possible to stay in your existing property until your new house is built.

2005-03-07T07:02:00.000-08:00

2005-03-07T06:00:00.000-08:00

Self Build Mortgage Devon : M&S offering self build houses: Marks & Spencer is to sell self build houses from £40,000. They allow for open-plan living and large glass walls, and will be on sale in M&S's new chain of Lifestores. The first of these opens in Gateshead in the New Year. Self build experts say a two-bedroomed, two-bathroom home would cost between £30,000 and £40,000, reports the Daily Mail.

2005-03-07T05:00:00.000-08:00

Self Build South Wales : If you are planning to move to Ireland - then you will need somewhere to live. Why not build your own house - self build? Not literally ! Get a builder and other tradesmen to build it for you. A large proportion of homes built in Ireland are self build houses where the owner obtains a site, gets plans drawn up for the house and employs a builder to construct the house - maybe doing a proportion of the work themselves.

2005-03-07T04:02:00.000-08:00

Self Build Lancashire : From self build to multi-story: One in ten of the new homes built every year in the UK is 'self build', i.e. an individually commissioned house, either built by the owners themselves, by a builder, or by a combination of both. And 9 out of 10 of these 'self builders' choose timber frame. Because no other building method is as simple, versatile or cost-effective.

2005-03-07T03:00:00.000-08:00

Self Build Essex : From our experience self builders come from all walks of life. There are the obvious candidates - the Architect, the Designer, the builders and the tradesmen - but just as often there will be the Computer Programmer, the Civil Servant, the Accountant and the Teacher. Self build magazines regularly have articles on those who have built their own homes and the wide variety of people from all walks of life and with different incomes and ideas is evident.

2005-03-07T02:00:00.000-08:00

Self Build West Yorkshire : Why self-build? The attraction of self-build is simple: it offers the chance to create the house of one's dreams cheaper, or to a much higher specification than if bought from a developer. You will need to get a feel for what is involved. The only way to do it is to read books and magazines covering the subject, as well as going to a number of self-build fairs where you can talk to the professionals

2005-03-07T01:01:00.000-08:00

Self Build Suffolk : While securing mortgage, don't forget to include - land, building materials, demolition and labour costs, design and architect costs, legal fees, stamp duty, survey fees, services, connections and accommodation costs while the build is underway. Other costs include vital all-risks self build insurance, site insurance, structural warranty and health and safety cover. Look out for special self build mortgages, as many lenders will not provide money to cover buying the land.

2005-03-07T00:01:00.000-08:00

Self Build Ayrshire : In 2004, some 25,000 self-build properties were completed, accounting for one quarter of all new homes built in the UK. Not all self-builders lay the bricks for their houses with their own hands, nor do they necessarily start from scratch - many projects are renovations and conversions. According to BuildStore, a specialist self-build company based near Edinburgh, there is also a significant financial advantage to self-building. In Essex, for example, the average cost of a four-bedroom house is now £309,995. Building the same-size house costs just £192,157, a saving of almost 40 per cent.

2005-03-06T23:03:00.000-08:00

Self Build Orkney : 'Self-build' housing could be an economic force in W.Va.: West Virginia builder Ken Auvil has put a new twist on self-help housing, from "sweat equity" to "self-build," with the aim of promoting the production of more and better affordable housing in the state. "Self-build can be as simple as an owner's sweat equity - painting, landscaping, managing contractors, or direct purchasing of materials to reduce costs," says Auvil. He believes self-build can make an important addition to the state's housing stock and increase the impact of the housing industry on the economy.

2005-03-06T22:02:00.000-08:00

Self Build Dorset : Why Self Build? So why did approximately 25,000 people decide to self build last year? Well for some it's an investment, a way of achieving their dream at a cost far less than any major house builder can meet; cost savings can be as much as 30% depending on how much input from the individual self-builder and friends

2005-03-06T21:01:00.000-08:00

Self Build Northumberland : Once mortgage lenders tended to beat a path away from the door of the prospective self-builder. Now it's a different story, with special arrangements on offer. A record number of self-builders scoured the Homebuilding & Renovating Show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham this month for help in turning their dreams into bricks and mortar. As property continues to perform better than many other investments, self-builders can enjoy an even greater reward for their efforts.

2005-03-06T20:00:00.000-08:00

Self Build Conwy : SOARING house prices and DIY shows on TV have sparked a boom in self-build homes in Scotland. Property experts said the number of Scots building their own homes had rocketed 40% over the past four years, from 1400 to 2000. Organisers of the Scottish Housebuilding and Renovation Show, which opens at the SECC next month, said self-builders could save more than £20,000 on a typical four-bedroom house.

2005-03-06T19:01:00.000-08:00

Self Build Kent : Building your dream house could be the answer, but for many people it conjures up images of a DIY nightmare. But it doesn't have to be that way. Self building need only mean buying your land and either managing the project by employing contractors to do the work, or employing a builder to manage the entire project. The benefits of self build are obvious. You tend to get more house and more land for your money, you can design the house exactly to your own specifications and you have the satisfaction of living in a home that is truly all your own work.

2005-03-06T18:01:00.000-08:00

Self Build House Design : Group self-build projects were pioneered in the London Borough of Lewisham in the mid 1970s. Nicholas Taylor of the London based Community Self Build Agency said there were over 100 projects in England. Co-operatives, usually of between eight and 16 people, are set up and they are given intensive training in all aspects of the house-building process.

2005-03-06T17:01:00.000-08:00

Self Build Hertfordshire Bedfordshire : Finding and buying the right plot is generally regarded as the most important barrier faced by self-builders. The main problem is not the availability of land but managing its acquisition and acquiring planning consent. Self-builders find land in a wide range of ways. Some is found through land or estate agents, although these can also block the flow of land to the self-build market because they informally tender the site to housing developers.

2005-03-06T16:01:00.000-08:00

Self Build Staffordshire : There are so many risks with self building. You are borrowing a massive amount of money that you will have to pay back however the building goes. The building is the most important part of the process, and if it goes wrong, then you are the one who bears the risks. Ultimately, your building will only be as good as the builder that you hire. So the way to solve the dangers of self build mortgages is to make sure your builder is worth his salt.

2005-03-06T15:01:00.000-08:00

Self Build Cheshire : Self build provides housing that is in tune with people's specific housing requirements and can also stimulate the competitive environment for housing developers. The number of self build homes has risen substantially over the past 20 years. Since there has been no overall growth in total private sector house building, self build has captured market share from the speculative house builders.

2005-03-06T14:00:00.000-08:00

Self Build Shed : Self build is housing market's next big thing. The start of a new year brings with it a renewed energy for the housing market and sees the self build and renovation sector destined to pick up on the phenomenal growth experienced over the past few years, says Jason Orme, deputy editor of Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine.

2005-03-06T13:00:00.000-08:00

Self Build Derbyshire : What sort of people are these selfbuilders? First of all, the name is rather misleading, conjuring up visions of dedicated do-it-yourselfers and an amateur approach to things. Nothing could be further from the truth. A selfbuilder is someone who provides the management for building his new home, and who usually engages sub-contractors for all the skilled work and much of the general labouring. The huge cost savings come from a different pattern of costs from those of builders and developers, and any savings made by the selfbuilder providing his own labour are not usually significant.
How can our group meet up with other self builders and recruit new members? The Community Self Build Agency organises visits to live self build projects, throughout the year. They are held in different locations and there is the chance to meet self builders, who are already working on site. Alternatively, we can put you in touch with a group who may be working on site nearer to you. The Agency has a database of those interested in self build who might want to join forces with you.

2005-03-06T12:00:00.000-08:00

Self Build Northyorkshire : Obtaining a Self Build Mortgage need not be difficult with some lenders allowing you to borrow up to 95% of land and build costs. Cash flow need not be a problem as payments can often be arranged to meet build costs at appropriate stages of the Self Build development. In addition it is often possible to stay in your existing property until your new house is built.

2005-03-06T11:00:00.000-08:00

Self Build Housing : M&S offering self build houses: Marks & Spencer is to sell self build houses from £40,000. They allow for open-plan living and large glass walls, and will be on sale in M&S's new chain of Lifestores. The first of these opens in Gateshead in the New Year. Self build experts say a two-bedroomed, two-bathroom home would cost between £30,000 and £40,000, reports the Daily Mail.

2005-03-06T10:04:00.000-08:00

Self Build Scottish Borders : If you are planning to move to Ireland - then you will need somewhere to live. Why not build your own house - self build? Not literally ! Get a builder and other tradesmen to build it for you. A large proportion of homes built in Ireland are self build houses where the owner obtains a site, gets plans drawn up for the house and employs a builder to construct the house - maybe doing a proportion of the work themselves.

2005-03-06T09:00:00.000-08:00

Self Build Durham : From self build to multi-story: One in ten of the new homes built every year in the UK is 'self build', i.e. an individually commissioned house, either built by the owners themselves, by a builder, or by a combination of both. And 9 out of 10 of these 'self builders' choose timber frame. Because no other building method is as simple, versatile or cost-effective.

2005-03-06T08:01:00.000-08:00

Self Build Lincolnshire : From our experience self builders come from all walks of life. There are the obvious candidates - the Architect, the Designer, the builders and the tradesmen - but just as often there will be the Computer Programmer, the Civil Servant, the Accountant and the Teacher. Self build magazines regularly have articles on those who have built their own homes and the wide variety of people from all walks of life and with different incomes and ideas is evident.

2005-03-06T07:01:00.000-08:00

Self Build Hampshire : Why self-build? The attraction of self-build is simple: it offers the chance to create the house of one's dreams cheaper, or to a much higher specification than if bought from a developer. You will need to get a feel for what is involved. The only way to do it is to read books and magazines covering the subject, as well as going to a number of self-build fairs where you can talk to the professionals

2005-03-06T06:00:00.000-08:00

Self Build Argyle Bute : While securing mortgage, don't forget to include - land, building materials, demolition and labour costs, design and architect costs, legal fees, stamp duty, survey fees, services, connections and accommodation costs while the build is underway. Other costs include vital all-risks self build insurance, site insurance, structural warranty and health and safety cover. Look out for special self build mortgages, as many lenders will not provide money to cover buying the land.

2005-03-06T05:01:00.000-08:00

2005-03-06T04:00:00.000-08:00

Self Build Plot Land : In 2004, some 25,000 self-build properties were completed, accounting for one quarter of all new homes built in the UK. Not all self-builders lay the bricks for their houses with their own hands, nor do they necessarily start from scratch - many projects are renovations and conversions. According to BuildStore, a specialist self-build company based near Edinburgh, there is also a significant financial advantage to self-building. In Essex, for example, the average cost of a four-bedroom house is now £309,995. Building the same-size house costs just £192,157, a saving of almost 40 per cent.

2005-03-06T03:00:00.000-08:00

Self Build Bungalow : 'Self-build' housing could be an economic force in W.Va.: West Virginia builder Ken Auvil has put a new twist on self-help housing, from "sweat equity" to "self-build," with the aim of promoting the production of more and better affordable housing in the state. "Self-build can be as simple as an owner's sweat equity - painting, landscaping, managing contractors, or direct purchasing of materials to reduce costs," says Auvil. He believes self-build can make an important addition to the state's housing stock and increase the impact of the housing industry on the economy.