1 DON’T GET CAUGHT BY HIDDEN COSTS
When purchasing a plot, it’s not just the cost of the land you’ll need to budget for. There are associated costs you need to be aware of, including legal fees when purchasing the plot, a topographical (or land) survey, and the surveys you might need for planning purposes (such as ecological surveys). You’ll also need to factor in design fees, planning fees and the cost of creating plans for Building Regs purposes. Lastly, you should get self-build insurance as soon as you buy your plot.
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