You need a 20% minimum deposit to buy the land and a further 15% – 20% of total build costs to start your build.
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You need a 20% minimum deposit to buy the land and a further 15% – 20% of total build costs to start your build.
Your eligible deposits with Ecology Building Society are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, the UK's deposit guarantee scheme. Any deposits you hold above the limit are unlikely to be covered.
Download the FSCS leaflet for further details or visit www.fscs.org.uk | FSCS Information Sheet