Buying land and self-build

Last updated: 2026-07-26

Building your own home (self-build) takes more time and know-how than buying a finished property, but gives you full control over the result. Here are the basics: from buying land to financing construction.

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• Who can buy land in England
• The process of buying a plot
• Planning permission
• Estimated construction costs
• Financing construction (self-build mortgage)