Build Land Plot Self

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.

Self-builders are not necessarily driven by traditional reasons for moving. Many have a degree of discretion about their housing choices. However, it is not easy to find a build land plot self since there are not many good land plots available, especially since planning departments have to promote derelict locations and developers, as is their wont, snap them up quickly.

Keep in mind that build land plot self takes up to 35 per cent of the total cost. Also, you need to get outline planning permission – most lenders require it before offering a mortgage. Plotsearch with its National Building Plot Register will help you with your search for land. There are a few other similar services as well that you can approach. You can also search the local papers and estate agents. A comprehensive build land plot self database is always the best option.

There are two types of self build land for sale in terms of self build homes - land for sale with planning permission and land for sale without planning permission. Each type of land has pros and cons but at the end of the day it comes down to time and money.
Land for sale without planning permission is much cheaper than land for sale with some type of planning permission. Buying a plot of land for sale without planning permission does carry an element of risk - in terms of self build it might be wise to consider this more of an investment rather than guaranteed building land.