Once you have an amount for the building work you can then subtract this from your total budget and the amount left would be for land purchase. If that amount is far too small to purchase land in the area you are looking in, you then need to consider lots of different factors e.g. Do I need to complete the house totally? Are there things that can be completed later? Do I intend to do any of the work myself? Do I need the swimming pool?

If you are well over your budget then you will have to consider other factors:

And the list can go on. Don't fall at the first hurdle. Investigate further, ask more questions. You may find your initial calculations were incorrect and then with more information you can produce a more accurate guide cost for your build.

A local architect or designer could advise as to local rates, and at the same time enquire as to their costs for designing, production of plans and submission to local council.

This is often a cost that can vary wildly depending on the professional you ask to do the work and what other services you require like inspections or building certification, (if not using a NHBC builder or similar) or even to project manage your build. At Falshaw Homes we can offer fixed price contracts, feasibility studies, whole or part build packages, simply design only or any combination of services you require.

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