Most people expect the build to be the hardest part of self-build. On our plots, the hard part is already done: planning, surveys, access and services are sorted before we sell. Here is what to expect when you buy, the one step that catches people out, and how much support you can have along the way.

Same plot, same garden, same light. Six completely different houses. Here is how brick slips let you choose the character of your home without building it brick by brick.