Few of us are in the position where we can say that money is no object when it comes to building our own homes. The truth is that most of us will be frantically trying to eke every last penny from a modest budget to achieve the best value for money, regardless of the size of our projects.
Your attitude to finance and how you spend your cash is a personal choice, of course. But if you succumb to a moment of weakness where heart overrules head and make an expensive impulse buy, it can have a significant impact further down the line. Something else may have to give and if the money gets tight, then it’s inevitable your stress levels will go up accordingly. Here’s how you can keep a rein on the purse strings and make the most of your budget.