A typical home construction project takes around two years, from beginning to end. Just over half of this time is typically spent on getting the necessary building permits and finding reliable contractors. After that, the actual building of the house takes another 6-9 months.
The main benefit of a self-build project is the potential financial savings. In 2018, the average cost of a plot in the United Kingdom was £190,000, while the average cost of a building was £270,000, for a total of £460,000 for a home with a market value of £500,000.
To meet the demand of custom housebuilding, local authorities need to approve the development of sufficient amounts of acceptable, serviced parcels of land. Land that satisfies the needs of persons on the register may be approved without further action by the appropriate authority.