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Self Build Kit Houses

Self build kit houses offer high quality stylish homes with vastly reduced onsite construction times and some great eco credentials.

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Stamp Duty Land Tax

Stamp duty land tax applies to residential property and land.

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Self Build Capital Gains

Are self build capital gains taxable? - As long as it is your principal private residence and meets certain conditions then it should be exempt from CGT.

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House Building Videos

House building videos

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Self Build VAT

New build houses in the UK are zero rated for VAT so you should not pay any self build VAT. You can claim back VAT paid on materials after completion.

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Self Build House - The Limes

Yorkstone and slate self build house.

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Self Build Houses

Thinking about self building? Get some inspiration by having a look at other peoples self build houses and hearing their stories.

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About Us

About us

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The Self Build Guide Site Map

The Self Build Guide site map provides another way to navigate to all the great information on our website.

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Micro Hydro System

If you have access to a suitable water course, then a micro hydro system is one of the most efficient ways of generating your own electricity.

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