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		+	See also: [[Self-build_home:_project_plan\|Self build home project plan]] for more detailed information.
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	= Consider the land =		= Consider the land =

−	The first thing to consider is whether there is suitable land available in the area you want and for the right price. There are several ways you can search for land to buy such as plotfinder, auctions, local ~~councils~~, energy companies or direct enquiries to private land owners. You can even advertise what you are looking for on Need-a-Plot noticeboards and wait for interested parties to come to you.	+	The first thing to consider is whether there is suitable land available in the area you want and for the right price. There are several ways you can search for land to buy such as plotfinder, auctions, aerial maps, local council registers, energy companies or direct enquiries to private land owners. You can even advertise what you are looking for on Need-a-Plot noticeboards and wait for interested parties to come to you.

	= Setting a budget =		= Setting a budget =

−	Next you need to ~~work out~~ how you are going to fund your self-build project and make sure you have identified all the costs involved such as the plot of land itself, contractors to do the work, cost of surveying etc. Homebuilding and Renovating have a dedicated [http://www.homebuilding.co.uk/calculator/ Build Cost Calculator] which might be useful to gain a rough idea of costs involved.	+	Next you need to consider how you are going to fund your self-build project and make sure you have identified all the costs involved such as the plot of land itself, designers, contractors to do the work, cost of surveying, taxes and legal fees etc. Homebuilding and Renovating have a dedicated [http://www.homebuilding.co.uk/calculator/ Build Cost Calculator] which might be useful to gain a rough idea of costs involved.

	It is worth looking into loans available to help you with your project, for example a government loan or a dedicated self-build mortgage.		It is worth looking into loans available to help you with your project, for example a government loan or a dedicated self-build mortgage.

−	= ~~Complying with planning permissions~~ =	+	= Planning permission =

−	The government have recently relaxed the rules on planning permissions but you should still check out what you can and can’t do without planning permission before you start. The [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/ Planning Portal website] has some useful information to help guide you.	+	The government have recently relaxed the rules on planning permissions but you should still check out what you can and can’t do without planning permission before you start. The [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/ Planning Portal website] has some useful information to help guide you, but it is best to talk to the local authority.

	You will also need to register your plot of land with the land registry.		You will also need to register your plot of land with the land registry.
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	= Designing your home =		= Designing your home =

−	Now you are ready to start designing your dream home. The first step in achieving this is to liaise with an architect to draw up ~~the blueprints~~. It’s a good idea to have a design brief in mind beforehand to outline your aims, budget, style, etc. Make sure ~~you choose a fully certified architect which you can search for on~~ the ~~Architects Registration Board~~.	+	Now you are ready to start designing your dream home. The first step in achieving this is to liaise with an architect or other designer to draw up options. It’s a good idea to have a clear design brief in mind beforehand to outline your aims, budget, style, etc. Make sure your designer has the appropriate competency to undertake the design.
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		+	Building regulations approval will be required.

	= Insurance/warranty =		= Insurance/warranty =
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	It is also worthwhile investing in a dedicated self-build structural warranty especially if there is a possibility of selling the home in the future as any mortgage lender will require this before sale.		It is also worthwhile investing in a dedicated self-build structural warranty especially if there is a possibility of selling the home in the future as any mortgage lender will require this before sale.
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		+	See also CDM for self-builders and domestic clients

	= Construction =		= Construction =
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	This is the stage where you will appoint your builders/contractors to carry out the work if you are not doing this yourself. The best way to choose who you want to complete the works is to obtain references and examples of their work and where possible visit existing properties/sites and talk to the home owners. Be sure to get several quotes for comparison and agree costs and timescales in writing before work commences.		This is the stage where you will appoint your builders/contractors to carry out the work if you are not doing this yourself. The best way to choose who you want to complete the works is to obtain references and examples of their work and where possible visit existing properties/sites and talk to the home owners. Be sure to get several quotes for comparison and agree costs and timescales in writing before work commences.

		+	See How to find a builder for more information.
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	For more detailed information on building your self-build home download a copy of the LABC Warranty [http://labcwarranty-co-uk-3452194.hs-sites.com/technical-manual?__hstc=264227603.3b741d4be1f2258a3220b07ec6aaf295.1508238960135.1509118528307.1509359541138.22&__hssc=264227603.17.1509359541138&__hsfp=1006358757 technical manual] free from our website.		For more detailed information on building your self-build home download a copy of the LABC Warranty [http://labcwarranty-co-uk-3452194.hs-sites.com/technical-manual?__hstc=264227603.3b741d4be1f2258a3220b07ec6aaf295.1508238960135.1509118528307.1509359541138.22&__hssc=264227603.17.1509359541138&__hsfp=1006358757 technical manual] free from our website.

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LABCWarranty at 14:51, 15 November 2017

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−	= Consider the ~~Land~~ =	+

−	The first thing ~~you need~~ to consider is whether there is suitable land available in the area you want and for the right price. There are several ways you can search for land to buy such as ~~[http://www.~~plotfinder~~.net/ plotfinder]~~, auctions, ~~[https://www.epims.ogc.gov.uk/government-property-finder/Home.aspx~~ local councils], energy companies or direct enquiries to private land owners. You can even advertise what you are looking for on ~~[http://www.selfbuildportal.org.uk/needaplot~~ Need-a-Plot noticeboards] and wait for interested parties to come to you.	+	The first thing to consider is whether there is suitable land available in the area you want and for the right price. There are several ways you can search for land to buy such as plotfinder, auctions, local councils, energy companies or direct enquiries to private land owners. You can even advertise what you are looking for on Need-a-Plot noticeboards and wait for interested parties to come to you.

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	= Setting a budget =		= Setting a budget =

	Next you need to work out how you are going to fund your self-build project and make sure you have identified all the costs involved such as the plot of land itself, contractors to do the work, cost of surveying etc. Homebuilding and Renovating have a dedicated [http://www.homebuilding.co.uk/calculator/ Build Cost Calculator] which might be useful to gain a rough idea of costs involved.		Next you need to work out how you are going to fund your self-build project and make sure you have identified all the costs involved such as the plot of land itself, contractors to do the work, cost of surveying etc. Homebuilding and Renovating have a dedicated [http://www.homebuilding.co.uk/calculator/ Build Cost Calculator] which might be useful to gain a rough idea of costs involved.

−	It is worth looking into loans available to help you with your project for example a ~~[https://www.gov.uk/vat-building-new-home~~ government loan] or a dedicated self-build mortgage.	+	It is worth looking into loans available to help you with your project, for example a government loan or a dedicated self-build mortgage.

−	~~-----~~	+	= Complying with planning permissions =
−	= 3. Complying with ~~Planning~~ permissions =	+

−	The government have recently ~~[https://www.labcwarranty.co.uk/blog/6-steps-to-building-your-dream-home/#~~ relaxed the rules on planning permissions] but you should still check out what you can and can’t do without planning permission before you start. The [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/ ~~planning portal~~ website] has some useful information to help guide you.	+	The government have recently relaxed the rules on planning permissions but you should still check out what you can and can’t do without planning permission before you start. The [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/ Planning Portal website] has some useful information to help guide you.

−	You will also need to register your plot of land with the ~~[https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/~~land-registry~~/about land registry]~~.	+	You will also need to register your plot of land with the land registry.

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	= Designing your home =		= Designing your home =

−	Now you are ready to start designing your dream home. The first step in achieving this is to liaise with an architect to draw up the blueprints. It’s a good idea to have a design brief in mind beforehand to outline your aims, budget, style etc. Make sure you choose a fully certified architect which you can search for on the ~~[http://www.arb.org.uk/~~ Architects Registration Board].	+	Now you are ready to start designing your dream home. The first step in achieving this is to liaise with an architect to draw up the blueprints. It’s a good idea to have a design brief in mind beforehand to outline your aims, budget, style, etc. Make sure you choose a fully certified architect which you can search for on the Architects Registration Board.

−	~~-----~~	+	= Insurance/warranty =
−	= Insurance/~~Warranty~~ =	+

	You will need self-build insurance to cover liability for the site and public liability. If you are managing the project yourself rather than through an architect you should consider getting employer’s liability insurance as well.		You will need self-build insurance to cover liability for the site and public liability. If you are managing the project yourself rather than through an architect you should consider getting employer’s liability insurance as well.

−	It is also worthwhile investing in a dedicated ~~[https://www.labcwarranty.co.uk/self-build/~~ self-build structural warranty] especially if there is a possibility of selling the home in the future as any mortgage lender will require this before sale.	+	It is also worthwhile investing in a dedicated self-build structural warranty especially if there is a possibility of selling the home in the future as any mortgage lender will require this before sale.

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	= Construction =		= Construction =

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	For more detailed information on building your self-build home download a copy of the LABC Warranty [http://labcwarranty-co-uk-3452194.hs-sites.com/technical-manual?__hstc=264227603.3b741d4be1f2258a3220b07ec6aaf295.1508238960135.1509118528307.1509359541138.22&__hssc=264227603.17.1509359541138&__hsfp=1006358757 technical manual] free from our website.		For more detailed information on building your self-build home download a copy of the LABC Warranty [http://labcwarranty-co-uk-3452194.hs-sites.com/technical-manual?__hstc=264227603.3b741d4be1f2258a3220b07ec6aaf295.1508238960135.1509118528307.1509359541138.22&__hssc=264227603.17.1509359541138&__hsfp=1006358757 technical manual] free from our website.

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		+	= Find out more =
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		+	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
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		+	* Building an extension.
		+	* Collateral warranties for building design and construction.
		+	* Custom-build homes.
		+	* Right to build.
		+	* Self-build homes.
		+	* Self build and custom housebuilding registers.
		+	* Self-build home project plan.
		+	* Self-build homes negotiating discounts.
		+	* Self-build initiative.
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	The first thing you need to consider is whether there is suitable land available in the area you want and for the right price. There are several ways you can search for land to buy such as [http://www.plotfinder.net/ plotfinder], auctions, [https://www.epims.ogc.gov.uk/government-property-finder/Home.aspx local councils], energy companies or direct enquiries to private land owners. You can even advertise what you are looking for on [http://www.selfbuildportal.org.uk/needaplot Need-a-Plot noticeboards] and wait for interested parties to come to you.		The first thing you need to consider is whether there is suitable land available in the area you want and for the right price. There are several ways you can search for land to buy such as [http://www.plotfinder.net/ plotfinder], auctions, [https://www.epims.ogc.gov.uk/government-property-finder/Home.aspx local councils], energy companies or direct enquiries to private land owners. You can even advertise what you are looking for on [http://www.selfbuildportal.org.uk/needaplot Need-a-Plot noticeboards] and wait for interested parties to come to you.

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	Next you need to work out how you are going to fund your self-build project and make sure you have identified all the costs involved such as the plot of land itself, contractors to do the work, cost of surveying etc. Homebuilding and Renovating have a dedicated [http://www.homebuilding.co.uk/calculator/ Build Cost Calculator] which might be useful to gain a rough idea of costs involved.		Next you need to work out how you are going to fund your self-build project and make sure you have identified all the costs involved such as the plot of land itself, contractors to do the work, cost of surveying etc. Homebuilding and Renovating have a dedicated [http://www.homebuilding.co.uk/calculator/ Build Cost Calculator] which might be useful to gain a rough idea of costs involved.
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−	= 4. Designing your home =	+	= Designing your home =

	Now you are ready to start designing your dream home. The first step in achieving this is to liaise with an architect to draw up the blueprints. It’s a good idea to have a design brief in mind beforehand to outline your aims, budget, style etc. Make sure you choose a fully certified architect which you can search for on the [http://www.arb.org.uk/ Architects Registration Board].		Now you are ready to start designing your dream home. The first step in achieving this is to liaise with an architect to draw up the blueprints. It’s a good idea to have a design brief in mind beforehand to outline your aims, budget, style etc. Make sure you choose a fully certified architect which you can search for on the [http://www.arb.org.uk/ Architects Registration Board].

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−	= 5. Insurance/Warranty =	+	= Insurance/Warranty =

	You will need self-build insurance to cover liability for the site and public liability. If you are managing the project yourself rather than through an architect you should consider getting employer’s liability insurance as well.		You will need self-build insurance to cover liability for the site and public liability. If you are managing the project yourself rather than through an architect you should consider getting employer’s liability insurance as well.
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	This is the stage where you will appoint your builders/contractors to carry out the work if you are not doing this yourself. The best way to choose who you want to complete the works is to obtain references and examples of their work and where possible visit existing properties/sites and talk to the home owners. Be sure to get several quotes for comparison and agree costs and timescales in writing before work commences.		This is the stage where you will appoint your builders/contractors to carry out the work if you are not doing this yourself. The best way to choose who you want to complete the works is to obtain references and examples of their work and where possible visit existing properties/sites and talk to the home owners. Be sure to get several quotes for comparison and agree costs and timescales in writing before work commences.

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	The government have recently [https://www.labcwarranty.co.uk/blog/6-steps-to-building-your-dream-home/# relaxed the rules on planning permissions] but you should still check out what you can and can’t do without planning permission before you start. The [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/ planning portal website] has some useful information to help guide you.		The government have recently [https://www.labcwarranty.co.uk/blog/6-steps-to-building-your-dream-home/# relaxed the rules on planning permissions] but you should still check out what you can and can’t do without planning permission before you start. The [http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/permission/ planning portal website] has some useful information to help guide you.

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	Now you are ready to start designing your dream home. The first step in achieving this is to liaise with an architect to draw up the blueprints. It’s a good idea to have a design brief in mind beforehand to outline your aims, budget, style etc. Make sure you choose a fully certified architect which you can search for on the [http://www.arb.org.uk/ Architects Registration Board].		Now you are ready to start designing your dream home. The first step in achieving this is to liaise with an architect to draw up the blueprints. It’s a good idea to have a design brief in mind beforehand to outline your aims, budget, style etc. Make sure you choose a fully certified architect which you can search for on the [http://www.arb.org.uk/ Architects Registration Board].

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	You will need self-build insurance to cover liability for the site and public liability. If you are managing the project yourself rather than through an architect you should consider getting employer’s liability insurance as well.		You will need self-build insurance to cover liability for the site and public liability. If you are managing the project yourself rather than through an architect you should consider getting employer’s liability insurance as well.

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	This is the stage where you will appoint your builders/contractors to carry out the work if you are not doing this yourself. The best way to choose who you want to complete the works is to obtain references and examples of their work and where possible visit existing properties/sites and talk to the home owners. Be sure to get several quotes for comparison and agree costs and timescales in writing before work commences.		This is the stage where you will appoint your builders/contractors to carry out the work if you are not doing this yourself. The best way to choose who you want to complete the works is to obtain references and examples of their work and where possible visit existing properties/sites and talk to the home owners. Be sure to get several quotes for comparison and agree costs and timescales in writing before work commences.

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	Next you need to work out how you are going to fund your self-build project and make sure you have identified all the costs involved such as the plot of land itself, contractors to do the work, cost of surveying etc. Homebuilding and Renovating have a dedicated [http://www.homebuilding.co.uk/calculator/ Build Cost Calculator] which might be useful to gain a rough idea of costs involved.		Next you need to work out how you are going to fund your self-build project and make sure you have identified all the costs involved such as the plot of land itself, contractors to do the work, cost of surveying etc. Homebuilding and Renovating have a dedicated [http://www.homebuilding.co.uk/calculator/ Build Cost Calculator] which might be useful to gain a rough idea of costs involved.

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	The first thing you need to consider is whether there is suitable land available in the area you want and for the right price. There are several ways you can search for land to buy such as [http://www.plotfinder.net/ plotfinder], auctions, [https://www.epims.ogc.gov.uk/government-property-finder/Home.aspx local councils], energy companies or direct enquiries to private land owners. You can even advertise what you are looking for on [http://www.selfbuildportal.org.uk/needaplot Need-a-Plot noticeboards] and wait for interested parties to come to you.		The first thing you need to consider is whether there is suitable land available in the area you want and for the right price. There are several ways you can search for land to buy such as [http://www.plotfinder.net/ plotfinder], auctions, [https://www.epims.ogc.gov.uk/government-property-finder/Home.aspx local councils], energy companies or direct enquiries to private land owners. You can even advertise what you are looking for on [http://www.selfbuildportal.org.uk/needaplot Need-a-Plot noticeboards] and wait for interested parties to come to you.
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