CLOSER LOOK: PLOTS WITH POTENTIAL
NEED TO KNOW PLOT BUYER’S CHECKLIST
Gorgeous plots do exist – but if you have grand designs on that dream rural setting, bear in mind that it’s incredibly rare to get planning consent for a completely new house in the countryside. Demolish and rebuild may be a better route
These sites are a small selection of those assessed by Build It magazine’s land and planning expert, Mike Dade, on behalf of our readers. Check out www.self-build.co.uk/mike-dade for more of his detailed plot investigations.
Think you might have indentified a viable site for your self build project? Our quick-fire plot buyer’s checklist will help you decide:
Tracking down the right plot for your project is a little more complex than purchasing an existing house. The good news is 13,000 people successfully build their own home each year – but if you want the best possible chance of identifying a viable site, it’s worth getting to grips with the process first. Here’s what you need to know.
Am I ready to act quickly? It’s important to have your funds and/or borrowing lined up and legal representation ready to go so that your offer looks enticing to the vendor (if you’re buying at auction, this is essential).