Finding your self-build plot
It’s the starting point to any self-build dream. Here’s what to consider when plot hunting
You may be fortunate enough to have a plot already at your disposal — alarge side garden, for instance. However, for many selfbuilders, their journey begins with finding a suitable plot.
It’s important to keep an open mind when looking for a plot. Typical plot types do include greenfield sites as well as fully serviced plots offered by developers with self-builders in mind, but plots may also be brownfield land, or old buildings that can be replaced. In these latter cases, it’s important to consider potential pitfalls such as contamination, which can be costly, but provided you’re careful, there are hidden treasures everywhere. The key is to treat every home as just a temporary occupant of a building plot — once you get into this mindset, opportunities begin to present themselves all over the place.