If you’re in the early stages of planning a self build project, you’re probably focused on one thing: finding and buying the ideal plot of land at the best price you can. Creating your own home from scratch comes with many budgeting benefits, including the fact you won’t have to pay VAT on most of the materials and labour. Yet there are some fees and costs that first-timers, especially, may not be aware of – and which could have an impact on the success of your scheme. Here, I’m highlighting some of the most significant hidden fees that can creep up on you before you’ve even got your home building project out of the ground.
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