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The Next Step

Raggamuffin

Raggamuffin

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Since being back in the village, I quickly realised how overpriced the area is. I could never afford to buy a house here. I've been talking to friends and realising an old dream of mine that never really died - buying a small plot of I land and buying a self-build Scandenavian style house. These companies can also build the house for you, and it still works out insanely cheaper than buying a house out here.

In reality my dream home was never anything big, or expensive. A little detached 1 bedroom bungalow is all I'd ever need. I could get the land and build the house for tens of thousands cheaper than I could ever hope to buy an old, probably shabby house for in this area.

In a few weeks, once the house sale money comes through I'm going to start my investigations into my next chapter in life.

The realisation that all I could really afford would've been a 1 bedroom flat in a town or city that I didn't even know, or like the sound of, was a pretty terrifying prospect. Sure, I could've made it work - but I wouldn't have been happy.

Friends from the villages heard my idea of living in a flat in a city - and they echoed my thoughts "it sounds like a nightmare". So why give up on my dreams? Where I'd been living wasn't my dream location, or dream house. Sure, you can adapt. But the idea of actually being able to pursue and afford a dream? That is an enchanting prospect.

I came back to the village on Friday, and I've felt such a sense of belonging. I've gone on many of my old walks, through the fields and out into the middle of nowhere. I've missed the stillness and beauty of it all. The lack of traffic, the stunning views and constant sound of birds and nature. I shouldn't have to give up my love for the countryside, just because I've convinced myself an urban flat would be convenient and affordable.

So - let this be my next focus.

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Ed
 
Self builds are one of my interests! I particularly like alternative materials like earth bags and 3d printed mud.

I am a little envious of your next chapter. I wish you great success! Please keep us aprised of your progress.
 
... cheap land tends to be not near any work though, so how ya gonna pay the mortgage.

Glad you got some peace and familiarity in your home town. Prices went mad here when I was young, a lot of people moved interstate (self included) to get affordable housing.
 
It's closer to work than we're I'm currently staying. It won't be a problem. Location is the first priority. I wouldn't buy somewhere impractical because it was cheap.

Ed
 
awesome, I've seen the scando kit home thing on some home building show, yeh significantly cheaper than local building. Why not.
 
I spoke with one of the UK representatives for a Scandinavian home company. He said they'd done some 1 bedroom bungalows around 55 square metres for £125,000 and that's not including professional fees such as architect etc. He said mostly they are a bespoke service, and that the brochure is more to gauge what products are available etc. As opposed to something that can be ordered outright.

At present I should be able to get a 100k mortgage, and will make £18,500 from the house sale. I can save 1k a month after next month. So it would be do-able, but the whole thing might take longer as I'd need another year and a bit worth of savings to get other bits done - such as buy the land, get the utilities to the house, the foundations and the architect fees etc.

I will need to speak to some other companies and get an idea what they can offer. I had hoped this wouldn't involve architects though, and was just pre-made models that would be delivered. He told me it's more common in Scandinavia for people to order pre-fab models, but not in UK. Still, I'm sure it's something I could investigate?

I'm sure I can work something out. It will just take me longer than originally expected. But I could do it.

Ed
 
I think you should look into pre-fab options. You can eliminate a lot of expense and hassle. There will always be hidden costs with any building project but pre-fab eliminates a whole host of "unknowns" and suprises. Also, getting the project to pass local regulations is often easier because the company can supply details about existing projects that are similar to yours.
 
The only issue is the house not being in keeping with the designs of the other houses on this new block of plots. But he did say that one house they had most of it rendered so that it looked more in keeping with other houses and it passed through planning permission without a hitch.

Ed
 
Sounds a bit costly Ed, for a 1 br.

People build cheap colorbond homes here (like a garage but with more windows/doors, and fitted out, lined) as a cheap option, they can look good. They're only cheap if you can do the labour yourself though (with some help), if you have to pay builders the costs go up a lot.
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The bini dome is still available afaik (blow up concrete mould). I sort of like the look of them, bit like a space ship.

https://inhabitat.com/amazing-bubble-shaped-binishell-domes-are-the-buildings-of-the-future/
 
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