Witha self-build property more money is needed up front to get the project started and many families decide to sell their homes and live in a caravan on site to free up their capital.
The good news is that as a tourist area the West Highlands is never short of good quality second-hand static caravans to buy and there will be a market for the home once you come to sell.
You also have another asset, the plot itself, to help keep your costs down; it can hold a shipping container or two for your possessions thus reducing storage fees. It can even make financial sense to build your garage or large garden shed before your home for additional space; that is if you