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Copyright © 2003.
Tony Booth
& Mike Dyson.
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1st Edition: 2003
Reprinted: 2003
Reprinted: 2004
2nd Edition: 2007
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How To Build
Your Own Home
2nd Edition
ESSENTIAL SELF-BUILD LINKS
These include a small selection of those
printed in the book:
SELF BUILD & DESIGN
From the magazine 'Self Build &
Design', this site provides valuable information covering the entire
subject.
BUILDSTORE
Find building plots, mortgages, architects and
designers in your local area; plus lots of useful information and
advice.
FIND
LAND
'Perfect Plot' is a good starting point to
find land for your self-build project.
FIND
EVEN MORE LAND
'Property Spy' is another rich source of
building plots.
LAND
AUCTIONS
The Self-Build Centre has lists of contact
details for land auctions up and down the country.
RENOVATING
AN OLD PROPERTY
'Period Property' have all the answers for
those looking to renovate a building of historic interest. Here you
will also find informative articles and local contacts for everything
from salvage experts to estate agents.
ASSESS
YOUR SITE
The official government agency for information
about and identification of areas with pollution concerns, floodplains,
sewerage and landfill sites.
ASK
A SELF-BUILD QUESTION
'Build It' has a wealth of self-build
information and a facility where you can put questions to experts.
BUILDING
MATERIALS
Travis Perkins are builders merchants and
their own site at 'Build The Dream' is packed full of advice and
information. In addition, if you submit your plans, they will draw-up a
detailed schedule of materials, together with an estimate of cost.
PROJECT
BUILDER INSURANCE
Sterling Hamilton Wright offer a useful range
of insurance packages for the self-builder.
VAT
RECLAIM FORMS
Get your Self Build Claim Pack forms from HM
Custom & Excise.
OFF-THE-SHELF
PLANS
One of the few UK sites offering a good range
of ready made house plans and design schemes at affordable prices.
COMPUTER
DESIGN PROGRAMMES
'3D Architect' software allows the computer
user to sketch out his dream home in two dimensions, then see it grow
into a three dimensional form. This is excellent for testing out
various schemes before making any final commitment to build.
PLANNING PERMISSION
This is the UK's leading planning portal,
putting you in direct contact with planning services throughout
England, Scotland and Wales, with straightforward and concise
information and advice.
DO IT YOURSELF
Lots of tips and walk-through guides covering
all aspects of home building.
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