Self Build Resource page
Moving home?
Don't forget to protect your new home and its contents too.
Visit our insurance section
"Bring your grand plan to life"
Ask the expert
To help you get started on your building or renovation project, we are offering you the opportunity to receive expert guidance from one of our experienced senior underwriters.
Our experts can give you invaluable information on how to find the funding you need to bring your grand design to life.
Take a look at our frequently asked questions or submit a question of your own.
Guide to building your own home
Self-build and renovation projects can be very complex and there are lots of things you need to consider before you get started.
To help simplify the process we have produced a helpful Guide to building your own home (276kb pdf) full of useful information on:
- Getting started - what you need to know about finding a plot of land; where you can build; surveys and what it's going to cost
- Financing your project - how to fund your project, what options are available to you, and how to protect your project.
Some other things to consider
We've compiled a checklist of useful websites and essential reading to help bring your grand design to life.
- Protect your investment with Buildings & Contents insurance
- Buying at auction tips
- The Royal Institute of British Architects website
- The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors website
- The Land Registry website.
Next steps
- Find the mortgage that's best for you with our Cost & Compare calculator
- Know what mortgage you want? Find out what your payments would be with our Quick Quote calculator
- Take a look at our full Freestyle Mortgage range.
