Q&As

My parents gifted me some grassland, and at the time the value of transfer was £1,500. Since the transfer I have been able to secure planning permission for a self build which I would intend to live in. The value of the grassland was below any capital gains tax threshold. Also, at the time of […]

We are building a new contemporary-style home and we have a feature window measuring approx 2ft by 15ft. I am unsure how to decorate the window without making it look fussy. The window has plain glass and the staircase can be seen through it. I would like some advice such as lighting or decor.

I have been looking hard, but there do not seem to be any mortgage providers willing to take on Self Build Mortgages in Scotland – are there any?

My wife and I have identified a piece of land that is owned by the council. We have written them a letter proposing that, subject to us gaining planning permission, we would buy the land off them. Any general tips on this approach would be useful. Regards, Dean

Hi, Can I get a self build mortgage through Build It or do I go through the links on your site – and would my mortgage broker know to look here for self build mortgages or should I tell him directly? Also do I have to pay for council tax on a renovation project that […]

I moved into my newly built house almost 3 months ago. The house has been rendered using self-coloured Tyrolean Render. When the render was first applied there were large patches that are much lighter than the overall colour. My builder tells me it is lime bloom, but surely this wouldn’t be apparent straight away? Now, […]

Hi, I have enough finances to buy an old coach house that i would like to purchase and renovate. I will prob have to get finances to do the renovation. What is the cheapest way of borrowing money… would I be best of getting a mortgage to buy the coach house and using my own […]

My wife and I have had a response from a letter we sent out asking people if they would consider selling us part of their garden for a new build. We went to view the plot today and it is lovely. We would like to get the plot valued in order to know if it […]