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Plotfinder.net's Plot of the Week:
	From the database of over 6,300 properties for this week's plot of the week we've chosen a Building plot for sale in Bristol.
Woodlands Drive. Building plot for sale in Bristol. . -Find out more.

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Plotfinder.net highlights some great land finding advice from Homebuilding.co.uk:

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Why Self-build or Renovate?

All About Self-build
Building your own home is the only way to combine creating the home of your dreams with massive savings. This is a general guide for those wondering what it’s all about.

Finding land for sale or a renovation opportunity:

How to Assess a Building Plot - Part One
Is the plot you’re looking at right for your unique situation? David Snell reveals the key questions to ask before, during and after your visit — and how to avoid buying a nightmare.

How to Assess a Building Plot - Part Two
Once you’ve visited the plot, there’s still a lot of work to do in order to assess whether it’s right for you.

The Essential Plothunter's Checklist
Finding a plot is one thing, but assessing its suitability for what you have in mind is quite another. Make sure you ask all the right questions with David Snell’s checklist.

Buying At Auction: A Complete Guide
More and more properties are coming up for sale at auction in the hope of a quick sale. David Snell explains how to buy at auction

Finance

Build Cost Calculator
Construction costs for a new home vary depending on the quality of the specification, the size, the number of storeys and your own level of involvement, either in managing the build or in undertaking some of the building work. You can get a quick estimate of the likely cost per square metre (£/m2) for your project by using The Homebuilding & Renovating Average Build Cost Guide.

Pre-Start Essentials: Mortgages
There are three unglamorous but essential things you will need to sort out before self-building or renovating. Jason Orme examines mortgages

The Costs of Plots
In the first of a new series on project costs, serial self-builder David Snell breaks down the typical expenses paid out on a new plot and looks at what each cost really means.

A Guide to Reclaiming VAT
Building your own home, converting a barn and some renovation projects are zero-rated for VAT purposes. So how do you claim your money — and maximise your savings? David Snell, who has carried out dozens of returns, explains.

Visit Homebuilding.co.uk for more tips and advice from the experts at Homebuilding & Renovating magazine.

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