Mike Hardwick
Careful research was key to maximising Jonathan and Janine Bootland’s project budget – and the couple saved thousands of pounds by scouring the internet for the best possible prices. But they also understood when to rely on others. Their kitchen supplier, for instance, secured unbeatable prices on appliances. The 193m2 build was completed for £212,050
DAVE BURTON
Making the most of your budget is an important aspect of any project. Unless you are one of the vanishingly small number of self-builders for whom money is no object, you are going to have to take a canny approach to make your pot of gold stretch to meet your dreams.