Why Self Build?

As well as self satisfaction, total bespoke design and the chance to begin with a blank canvas. There are several other actrictive reasons for buiding your own home. Whether it be one of the "Flat Pack" Kit Homes or a more conventional brick build. Some of these advantages are outlined below, as well as links to other pages and sites of interest.

Advantages of Self Build

• Total flexibility of design, you have the chance to "Build In" custom features such as Underfloor Heating, Solar Panels, En Suite Bathrooms etc.
• Financial benefits, as well as the average finished value of a self built Kithome being approximately twice its construction cost (depending on area). There are other attractive financial reasons for DIY Build. Including much of the VAT paid in the build being reclaimable.
• Also Stamp Duty is unlikely to be charged on the land cost, and there is no capital gains tax payable if you sell the house after you have been living in it for the prescribed period of time.