Building in the Highlands




	A J MacPherson (Builders) Ltd. Sgritheall View 8 Drumfearn Isle Ornsay Isle of Skye IV43 8QZ skye.builder@yahoo.com Phone - 01471 822607 Mobile - 07990 691616 Fax - 01471 820072

Building in the Highlands and Islands

For anyone looking to live in the Highlands, one of the major issues to consider is whether to buy an existing property or build a new one.

There are many advantages in building your own home rather than buying an existing one, such as -

Your choice of location
Your choice of house design
House layout exactly as you want it
Your choice of finish inside and out
Your choice of how to heat your house
Your choice of kitchen and bathrooms
No concerns over old wiring, plumbing, roof etc

If you decide to build, the first thing to consider is finding a plot of land. Plots in the Highlands can often be larger than elsewhere in the country and of course many have stunning views. While finding the plot is obviously essential, it is never too early to contact us. We know that building your own house can be a daunting prospect and the majority of our clients don’t know much about the process before they get started.

Generally speaking, the best place to start looking for land is in the local estate agencies.

Look out for plots which already have outline planning permission for a suitably sized house. This ensures that you will be allowed to build a house on the plot. Remember, outline planning makes the plot more valuable to the seller so if it isn’t in place it could mean that you won’t be allowed to build.

If a plot already has detailed planning in place, this means that a specific house design has been approved for the site. It can make the plot more expensive because a lot of the early work has been done and paid for but you may not want the house that’s been chosen. Don’t despair though if it’s the plot you’ve set your heart on. For a relatively small fee you can usually change the design to one of your own choosing.