@Darin *******

iv had 4 houses built 3 of them by my mother and father in law 1 by a company. They are all still standing 15 years later was when the first 1 was built down in the village thai village still not a bit of movement, 3 on my land now including my big family home ,so each to there own ,makes no difference how much experience you have in building, if you not building it,

@Darin *******

easy just don't put concrete down for paths and drives ,you would need drainage, more expense with the amount of rain in rainy season ,just use stone pebbles, on top of the land natural drainage.

@Darin *******

not really mate a week or 2 in dry wheather and a constant rolling and compacting will be ok,as most big homes structure now is pile drive posts that go down for a long way to original ground.

@Tony ********

I live in the sticks mate nobody bothered up here ,yes you could be right in ,built up areas,

@Tony ********

just spoke to the wife, and she says depends on the size of the house.

@Tony ********

yes you can I have 3 houses and a large swimming pool on my land my big house built by a builder, and 2 built by father in law 10 years plus ago ,no permission applied for 2 father in-laws built or 16 meter pool.

@Tony ********

if it's a big reputable building firm they will have everything done for you in the price. No need to get any plans signed off ,build what you want on your own land.

From personal experience building my house years ago, a reputable builder will ask you for payment in 4 stages the last payment on completion, when you are happy with the finished house.

Give time for any faults before last payment, ie cracks ,plumbing, drainage, etc.and yes if your wife or family don't know the builder be on site during the build

@Brandon ***********

some ppl don't or cannot take it in that the airline can deny you boarding if you don't have a return flight with out a visa

@Don ********

that's what I keep saying better safe than sorry, but if you got a disposable flight though onward ticket 10 dollars