Kieran McCarthy: Building a home on family farmland — is it possible or practical?

Building a home on family farmland — some practical things to consider

Would it be cheaper and easier to build a home on family farmland than buying a second-hand house somewhere?

Hi Kieran

As someone who has just returned home from five years nursing in sunny Australia it seems like there is a massive shortage of housing here. This is really affecting me as I am looking to get a house for myself and my partner. We are now considering building our own house on my father’s farm. Would this be cheaper and easier than trying to find a second-hand home on the open market?