Making the impossible possible:
The custom build journey
Building a home is an aspiration
for many, but often, the perceived
realities can put a number of people
off. Worries about unknown costs,
gaining planning permission and
dealing with contractors can deter
people from exploring this exciting
route to getting a new home.
As an antidote to this, custom build
new homes are coming to the market,
offering a happy medium between
new and self-build homes, with
the benefits of high-quality living
space, tailored to suit people’s needs,
without the heavy lifting.
The opportunities and options that
custom build new homes provide
could make them the future of UK
housing.
Design freedom is the main advantage
of custom building, enabling people
to create the layout to suit their needs
and tastes.
Many custom build new homes are
built with no internal load-bearing
walls, so rooms can be designed
without any restrictions and layouts
easily changed in future. This ability
to construct a home that fits the
personality and requirements of a
person without starting from scratch
is an innovative concept.
Custom building allows those who
love to cook to have a large kitchen
with all the appliances and features
they could desire, while those with
growing families can have spare
bedrooms and a dedicated playroom.
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Future-proofing is also a possibility,
particularly for those who may be
approaching retirement or have already
retired. Wider door frames, a downstairs
bedroom and washroom, and lower
light-switches can all be created, so a
forever home can truly be forever.
Custom building enables people to
design a home that reflects their needs,
both now and in the future. This not
only eases pressure on the UK housing
market, but also allows people to stay
comfortable as they age. Accessibility is
essential when it comes to purchasing
a house, in both physical and financial
terms. Custom building is increasingly
ticking both boxes. As well as designing
a house to suit both expected and
unexpected needs, custom builds are
financially achievable for even first-time
buyers.