21/08/2019
Welcome to the last in our three-part series on how to avoid common pitfalls in Self Build projects. This final blog post discusses some of the common issues which arise when working with Contractors, and how to avoid them.
Somewhat later than advertised, this is the second in our three-part series of blogs giving advice on how to avoid common pitfalls in self-build construction projects.
The first blog covered budgets and cost certainty, and this post will cover the second of the three main pitfalls to self-building: Regulatory and Statutory issues.
If you are considering a self-build project, it’s pretty much a given that you’ll be an avid Grand Designs fan. As you’ll know from the show, many things can (and usually do) go wrong on these dream builds, but generally speaking the end result is usually the same: increased cost. While this can make for entertaining television, it’s not so much fun when the spiralling costs are your own...
