The idea of self-building your own home can sound daunting. Finding the right (affordable) plot, sticking to a budget, economic uncertainty and the planning process can all test the patience and stamina of the would-be self-builder. But there are many reasons that spur people on to take up the challenge, and being daunted by the prospect and possible bumps along the way don’t tend to dissuade them.
The chance to build and live in a well-designed, energy-efficient home, focused on your needs that has function, flair and form in equal measure is often what captures the imagination of many who self-build.
And it’s not just a path those with a large budget can take, so don’t rule yourself out of this route if you’ve a more modest one. The same goes for experience. If you can bring tenacity, flexibility, patience, passion and vision to the project then you’ll be on your way. Entrusting and surrounding yourself with a fantastic team is also key to success.
It’s what the self-builders who grace the pages of HB&R all share in common. After all, there’s no denying that taking on a self-build will demand much of your time, money and energy so resilience is key! But it’s worth it, and here’s why it could be the right route for you in 2023…
1 Build bespoke
‘We had been looking for ages,’; ‘We just couldn’t find what we wanted,’
