Finding a plot in the UK is hard work and can test the perseverance of the most determined self-builder. That’s because the market for plots is very competitive and developable land is in short supply. Then there’s planning — if the land you’re eyeing up has no planning permission, you’ll need to deal with this extra risk head on. But as long as you focus your search, follow the right process and don’t lose patience there is no reason why you can’t find a plot that will support what you want to build, as thousands of self-builders around the country discover each year. Read on to find out how to buy a building plot that’s within your budget, suitable for your construction goals, and ticks all the planning requirements — and discover some little-known approaches that can secure that crucial parcel of land for you to build on.
1 Get serious — be focused and persistent
I often hear people say they can’t find a building plot — and indeed, the figures bear this out as thousands more people are looking for plots in the UK each year than actually find one. Often their lack
