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Getting started

This section includes all the Homebuilding and Renovating magazine expert self-build advice you need on how to begin your self-build or renovation project, with information on legal matters, including how to claim for damages, finance, build costs, valuable advice on finding the perfect plot for your self-build project, services and tax advice.

Legal Advice on legal matters when self-building or renovating. Visibility splay issue may stop project Inform next door before extending over shared sewer Can the local authorities take our property? Read more...
Finance Advice on finance matters, including funding your self-build VAT for Extenders and Renovators Pay the correct VAT from the start We're running out of money. What next? Read more...
Build costs Advice on build costs, including a breakdown of the average costs of self-building What should we pay for moving a power line? Can I afford to use a package company? Can you break down the costs of a new build? Read more...
Plots Advice on plots, including how to find a plot, assessing your plot and legal procedures for buying your plot Must we still pay to remove the covenant? How can I find the land owner? Can I build on existing foundations? Read more...
Services Everything you need to know about getting services installed for your new home Contract is Key to Solving Road Dispute Bridging a sewer pipe is easy work Do I have the right to connect? Read more...
Tax Find out more about reclaiming VAT on your project You can recover VAT and avoid Capital Gains Tax The VAT helpline couldn't help us! Will I have to pay VAT or Capital Gains Tax? Read more...

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