We have several
advisors who specialise in Barn Conversion mortgages.
The
conversion of barns and other agricultural buildings has been very
popular for various reasons:
- for their rural setting
- they can provide you
a home with a unique design and style of living
- combining modern building
techniques and conveniences with traditional features
- they tend to prove
better investments
"Building my own home was the most important
and most rewarding project I ever undertook. It changed my life
and the way I relate to my house!" said one self-builder in
an interview.
According
to Build It magazine, 25,000
new self-build projects are started in the UK each year.
Where to start
- Decide where you would like to live
- Find a suitable barn with planning permission
for a dwelling.
- Make a few sketches of your dream home and find
a sympathetic local architect
- Read some related material such as Plans
- Country Homes . It will give some good ideas of possibilities
in design.
- There is so much help and advice available from
a number of books and magazines dedicated to this subject. See
Housebuilders Bible and Building
Your Own Home for example.
- Ask the architect to give a written estimate
of his fees and the building costs.
- Based on these estimates, you can raise the
mortgage. One of our specialist advisors will be happy to help.
- It is always advisable to start the building
work early spring and make sure you have your roof on by the autumn.
Finance
Not all Lenders are geared to lend money for self-build
projects, as it involves staged payments and getting progress reports.
Our specialist advisors will find you the most suitable mortgage
for your project.
Who Qualifies
- The barn being converted must be for your main
dwelling;
- You can have the house built by a small building
company provided it is being converted is one you won and on your
own plot of land;
- You can also choose to build the house yourself
in conjunction with other building professionals, if you can demonstrate
skills for quality control and technical know how.
Check List:
Do you have:
1. correct planning permission
on the barn?
2. a good local architect?
3. the right mortgage?
4. the best build option: from Small builder or self build?
To get the best advice in your particular circumstances,
just complete our simple application
NOW and wait for a call from our advisor usually within the
next few hours.
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Useful
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'Housebuilders
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