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SELF BUILD COST CALCULATOR
Want to know how much it costs to build your own home? Our ready reckoner, powered by the Build It Estimating Service, will help you gauge what size, style and quality of house you can achieve on your project budget
Rick and Angie Cross built their highspec, 130m 2 eco home for £265,000
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QUICK GUIDE COST VARIATIONS BY REGION
Your exact self build project costs will vary depending on where you’re planning to build. You can expect to pay more in labour if you’re in a city centre or similarly high-value area, for instance – but the financial returns may well be greater. To get a clear picture, the best option is to source project-specific quotes from local builders and trades. But here’s a rough guide to regional variations:
SOUTH WEST x102%
SOUTH EAST x104%
SCOTLAND x105%
REST OF UK x100%
One of the first things you’ll want to figure out on your new build journey is just how much it’s likely to cost. Every self build is different, of course, so the answer will depend on a host of considerations – including the size of the house, number of storeys, quality of materials and finishes you want to specify, location and more. One key benefit of building a bespoke home is your project will be zero rated for VAT – so you can get much more for your money compared to buying a new house on the open market.