If you’re planning on making a move, chances are that you’ve been to more house viewings than you’d originally anticipated. You’ve probably seen some beautiful properties, but just haven’t found one that provides exactly what you want and need from a home. Perhaps you’ve come pretty close, only to find that there’s a certain feature that sees the property fall flat on its face: the kitchen is too small, there aren’t quite enough bedrooms, the garden falls short of expectations. Whatever the problem, it means that you can’t quite bring yourself to put a deposit down and start planning the big move. If you really want the perfect home, there’s usually only one way to go about it: designing and building it yourself. While this may sound like a whole lot of effort, collaborating with the right individuals can actually make it a surprisingly simple process. Of course, it’s going to take more time and dedication than simply moving into an existing property. But at the end of the day, it will be perfect and worth every bit of time, effort and investment. So, if this sounds like the best venture for you, here are a few things to start considering.
A Floor Plan
First, you’ll need a floor plan. This is essentially a scale diagram of the rooms on each story of your building. You will need to work with an architect to complete the blueprint, but you will have the majority of control when it comes to deciding room placement. This is the point that you can decide how many bathrooms you’d like, whether you want any en suites and how many bedrooms the property will consist of. You can also decide on the size of different rooms, giving priority to key spaces such as the kitchen or living space. Take a look here for a very interesting page all about floor plans and selling houses.
Land
Now you know how big your property will be, start searching for land to build it on. Before you set your heart on a certain location, you need to ensure that there is sufficient land available and for sale. You’ll have a hard time finding inner city locations, as most of the free land will already be taken and inhabited. You can always keep an eye out for buildings due to be demolished and enquire about land in these instances. But if you’re thinking of a tranquil retreat a little out of the city centre or in the countryside, you’ll have more luck. So, work out how much land you’ll need for your actual property and how much land you’d like to own around it. Perhaps you want a simple back garden. Maybe you’d prefer a few acres. The choice is entirely up to you. Check with professional builders that the land you are considering is suitable for a property to be built upon and that the local council will give you planning permission too. This will help to avoid disappointment later down the line.
Focusing on these two areas will give you the best start towards building your own home. So get started sooner rather than later. It won’t be long until all of your dreams are made into a reality.
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