In this episode of The Self Builders Podcast, Jodie and James share the full story behind their self-build journey: from renovating a 17th-century cottage to splitting their land and building a brand new home next door. Yes - both in one go!

They talk honestly about the highs and the challenges along the way, including planning issues, neighbour objections, managing trades, and the realities of trying to project manage a build while also working full time and raising a young family.

Inside the episode they discuss:
• how they found the property and decided to split the plot
• renovating the original cottage before starting the self-build
• planning objections and dealing with difficult neighbours
• project managing the build themselves
• what went well during the early construction stages
• where things became more difficult during the finishing stages
• the biggest lessons they would apply if they built again

Despite the challenges, the project ultimately resulted in a beautiful family home, and plenty of valuable lessons for anyone thinking about taking on a self-build project themselves.

If you're considering building your own home, this episode is packed with real-world experience that can help you avoid some of the same mistakes.

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