Self Build programme?

[HoopyViper]

Just posted in Telly Addicts but thought would try here too.

There was a programme on self-builds on telly last night (I think) - did anyone see it or know which channel it was so I can watch online?

Also, while I am at it, is there anyone interested/knowledgeable on community self builds? Trying to find out more around timescales.

[HoopyViper]

Bump - anyone see it? Tuesday night I think it was.

[OnePlanOnHouzz]

Soz - didn't see it ! Have helped with several self builds though, it's a great way to find out your weakness' s and strengths !!! With community self builds this can be a tremendous advantage ( unless you are all organisers and no do'ers !!) as you can all do the different things each person is good at ! Just keep an eye out for the one person in the group that's not pulling their weight ! There's always one !!!

[onceipopicantstop]

Hi was it Building the Dream? Hosted by a Charlie something? If so it's usually on 4seven or More4.

[HoopyViper]

Ohh thanks for the replies, I'd almost given up there! I will check out more4 etc, thanks onceipop.

OnePlan, great to hear from someone with experience - where do we start!

We have a few people interested locally, lots of skills etc, but how do we make the next steps in finding a plot? I assume we have to approach the council, but who? Local or district?

Do you have any idea of the timescales from start to finish?

Lots of questions

[OnePlanOnHouzz]

I've been brought in ( to stop the fighting ) to help with the design at a later stage - so haven't been there at the start ! but I expect you'd need a good legal person to sort the who owns what and how etc and to cover the what if's ( accident / illness / death etc ) need bases covered etc ! I'm sure there must be a blog or website somewhere !!!