Where to find self build plots of land?

[warp9]

Hi all
Me and Mrs W are considering a self build house and are currently researching the various components. Other than end user websites such as rightmove or primelocation, where can a private individual find out about available plots, ideally before they hit public websites?
Thanks
Warp9

[IanMorewood]

buildstore.co.uk have a list of sites for self build, you have to be a member though so not public access (partial information for none members). Other than that keep an eye out in the local papers about land up for auction and sign boards thats pretty much all you can do.

[sparkythecat]

Here

[ColinM50]

Local council or parish council may keep a record of building land or plots for sale. Or post offices are quite knowledgeable but try to pick your time when they're not too busy and they'll have a chat with you. If you've got a particular area that appeals to you, stop the postie and ask him if he knows of any likely plots.

[Denis O]

The same place they keep rocking horse ste. At least in the South East.

[Thom987]

Would a local farmer not be a good starting point? That is where we found our plot.

[warp9]

Thom987 said:

Would a local farmer not be a good starting point? That is where we found our plot.

Could you share a little on how you managed to purchase what I presume was originally agricultural/pastoral land from the farmer and ended up with full planning permission?

[ColinM50]

Denis O said:

The same place they keep rocking horse ste. At least in the South East.

Ah well if you sit back waiting for the estate agents to come to you begging you to take a plot off their hands for peanuts, then yes you're right - rocking horse ste.
But get off your arris, drive round a few villages or towns and you'll spot a plot. Then with a bit of digging you can find out who owns it and put in an offer. Hard work and you'll get knocked back a few times, but you can find plots almost anywhere within reason. OK Hampstead and Chelsea might be a bit of a problem, but plots are out there if you try hard enough to find them.

[Denis O]

ColinM50 said:

Denis O said:

The same place they keep rocking horse ste. At least in the South East.

Ah well if you sit back waiting for the estate agents to come to you begging you to take a plot off their hands for peanuts, then yes you're right - rocking horse ste.
But get off your arris, drive round a few villages or towns and you'll spot a plot. Then with a bit of digging you can find out who owns it and put in an offer. Hard work and you'll get knocked back a few times, but you can find plots almost anywhere within reason. OK Hampstead and Chelsea might be a bit of a problem, but plots are out there if you try hard enough to find them.

What amazing insight you glean from my post. I just can't compete in this post so must toddle off to a darkened room for a few hours

[Thom987]

warp9 said:

Thom987 said:

Would a local farmer not be a good starting point? That is where we found our plot.

Could you share a little on how you managed to purchase what I presume was originally agricultural/pastoral land from the farmer and ended up with full planning permission?

We found a derelict cottage ona great site and made asked the first farmer we saw. He didnt own it, but owned the field beside it which we also ended up buying.
You probably wont find what you want in an EA`s window. You need to get out into an area you like and question the locals. It also gives you a feel for the place. We got to know the neighbours quite well before we applied for planning and then had no objections, which was a big help.

[RJD223]

Ive used Plotfinder.net several times before. Some are on there which are already on rightmove.co.UK though so best use it in conjunction with each other.