Self Build Advice

[Original Poster]

Hi all,

I am in the very early stages of planning to build our (first and only) self build home and looking for some general comments, advice etc etc. Obviously I have already read several threads on here and elsewhere.

We’re so early in the process that nothing is finalised such as budget, location etc etc.

Basic specs of what we want -

- Rural (ish) location in the South East (probably Hampshire, within an hours drive of Basingstoke where we currently live and have kids in school)
- 5 bedrooms
- Fully managed build although being very involved from a decision making standpoint
- We’re not building for profit, it would not bother me if we spent £500k total and the house was worth £400K at the end, this is going to be a forever home so the value really is irrelevant, this will be self funded as well so no mortgage companies to satisfy

My first part of the research involves the land, from initial research I was expecting to pay up to £200k for a plot but looking online I’m not convinced that is realistic?

We will continue renting where we currently are until completion so we don’t have to worry about accommodation, we’ve also registered with Basingstoke and Deane council that we’re looking to self build via their website.

Any advice from people that have been there and done it?

Thanks in advance.