Useful articles for self-builders
A range of articles and tips to educate, inform and inspire self-builders
6 reasons a self build timber frame home might be right for you
Deciding to move is one of the most exciting decisions you can make. Yet when it comes to looking at new houses, the process can quickly become depressing. While a set of particulars may promise much, in reality, properties viewed often fail to live up to expectations. This can lead to a long and arduous…
Top Tips When Planning Your Build
Before buying a plot or even securing finance, the most important job for the self-builder is setting a budget. Unless money isn’t an object, spending your budget to its best effect will be central to the perceived success of your self-build home. When choosing timber frame here are five considerations that could significantly impact your…
How much does it cost to self-build your own home?
A multitude of factors influence the cost of a self-build home which stems from self-build’s USP; it’s all about the choices YOU make. The design decisions you take, the materials you select, and the build route you opt for will all impact the final cost of your project. As will whether your site is flat…
Is timber frame the same as a pre-fab?
What does Pre-Fabrication mean? The definition of pre-fabrication is to ‘manufacture sections of a building to enable quick assembly on site’. In this respect, yes, timber frame is pre-fabricated; however, depending on your age the word pre-fab can mean something different. Historic Pre-Fabrication As a child of the 70s, I immediately think of…
Everything You Need to Know about Self-build Home Insurance
Insuring your self-build project doesn’t need to be overly complicated, but it is important to get it right! In this guest blog, insurance specialist Alexandra Richards, from Bruce Stevenson Insurance Brokers lays out what you need, why it’s important and when to have it in place. When should I think about self-build home insurance?…
Boost Your Self-Build Knowledge
At Fleming Homes, it’s our mission to encourage more prospective new homeowners to consider self-building. There are an enormous number of benefits to self-building, not least that it provides a unique opportunity to design a home that precisely meets your needs; however, one of the first things to dampen enthusiasm is the fact that it…
Can a timber frame home stand the test of time?
One of the questions we are asked most frequently by self-builders is ‘do timber frame homes last?’ When you’re fulfilling a life-time’s ambition to build the home of your dreams it is understandable that you’d want it to stand the test of time and to be passed on to generations to come. The perception that…
Self-build mortgages: what you need to know
Guest blog by Bianca Singh at Mortgage Advice Bureau. Many of us dream of building our own home, but how will you fund it? When looking to finance the build most people look for a mortgage, however a standard mortgage is not accepted for a self-build, therefore you’ll need to apply for a specialist self-build…
Self-build zero vat – the ‘cherry on top’
The ‘cherry on top’ of a self-build project is the zero VAT rating. This allows you to get ‘more bang for your buck’ from building your own property, and comes at the perfect time – just when you’re moving into your new home! Find out how your self-build project may qualify as zero VAT rated,…
Cut on-site costs with FIT pre-insulated panels
Using pre-insulated panels in your self-build can cut on-site costs dramatically, and let you choose exactly the right specification for your needs. Our FIT range of pre-insulated panels offers three insulation specifications – Premier, Premier Plus and Superior – to give you maximum flexibility. All panels are made in our factory and are backed by…
