[IMG]https://magazinelib.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/0k22o-Zgmr0.jpg[/IMG] Build It - September 2017 - True PDF - zeke23 English | 140 pages | True PDF | 43 MB Around 13,000 people successfully self build every year, so clearly the plots are out there. However, unlike the normal housing market, individual building plots are not so obvious to find – you have to work that much harder to secure a good one.

In some cases, it can take years to find a plot - especially if you're particular about elements such as size and the amount of work you're willing to take on. So be prepared to revise your goals if your search isn't going well. Flexibility, combined with the ability to focus your time and energy on the hunt, will give you the best chance of success.

Where can I start?

There are many routes to finding a plot - we've picked out some of the biggest in the 'key plot finding routes' panel, right. A common mistake made when plot hunting is searching over too wide an area. If you don’t focus your search to a specific and manageable geographic location, don’t be surprised if the sheer scale of the task overwhelms you. It’s better by far to pick the area you want to be in and then blitz it