In this episode of the Self-Builders Podcast, host Sam Taylor speaks with Matthew Jones, who shares the story of building his own family home after nearly two decades working in the construction industry. Matt explains how years of experience in building projects led him to take on his own self-build, and what it was really like managing the process while balancing work, family life, and the realities of construction.

Matt talks through the full journey, from buying a plot of land and waiting for infrastructure and planning approvals, through to managing trades, controlling the budget, and making practical design decisions for a family home. He also reflects on the challenges of building during the COVID period, where material prices and delays added extra pressure to the project.

We discuss the importance of:

• Planning your self-build carefully before starting
• Managing budgets and dealing with rising material costs
• Making smart design decisions around lifestyle and family needs
• The realities of project managing your own build
• Why getting the right professional support can save time and money
• Lessons Matt learned from completing his own self-build project

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