£276,759
is the average house price in the UK, up 9.7% (£24,500) year-on-year according to the Halifax index. So, if you’re worried about the rising cost of materials, bear in mind that your self build or renovation is going to be worth more at the end of your project, too! Check out Build It’s Cost Calculator to get an idea of how much you should budget for your home building project. Log on to www.buildit.co.uk/calculator and input your house size, structural system and material finishes.