You might have plenty of ideas of what you want your new house to look like and you may know what you do and don’t like in terms of house styles, but actually coming up with a design can be a pretty complicated task that can seem a little overwhelming to begin with.
Our useful checklist explains the main considerations you’ll need to take into account and explains those factors that will influence the kind of house you end up with. Spending the time getting the details right in these initial phases will set you off on the right path to creating the home you’ve always dreamed of.
WHO WILL DESIGN YOUR HOME?
One of the first and most important decisions you will need to make at the beginning of your self-build journey is who you will entrust with the job of designing your new home. Although the most obvious and commonly taken route is to track down an architect whose skills and experience you feel confident in, this is not the only option open to you.
While some self-builders do design their own homes, having a designer on board who will help you to formulate your plans for your dream home does make things easier and can even help
