Self-builders reveal their biggest concerns ahead of Right to Build Day

Self-builders reveal their biggest concerns ahead of Right to Build Day

A new survey from Ipswich Building Society has revealed that one in five potential self-builders cite finding a plot to be a concern but ahead of that, 40% of respondents believe financing their build would be the most difficult aspect of the project. (Please click or tap the picture to find out more)

Another challenging issue for self-builders is finding the right contractors, with 20 per cent believing this would be the hardest part of the process.
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Source: Property Reporter
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