Cost estimates for constructing a standard three-bedroom home range from about £126,000 to £300,000, with an average cost of about £213,000. Such a home is typically between 90 and 120 square meters in size.
The cheapest kind of house to build is one with a simple, straightforward layout. Ranch homes usually have one story and garages that are attached. It's easy to find plans for building them, and you can change them a lot, so you can find a home that fits your needs and budget. At the same time, blockwork is the most cost-effective material. The exterior wall accounts for about 15% of the building cost.
Timber-framed homes cost more to build than their brick counterparts. The price disparity was fixed at 4.3%. Dwellings with simple designs are favoured to cut down on housing costs.
Clay bricks have been used in the UK for thousands of years, so there is a lot of evidence that they will last at least 150 years, many of which will last much longer.