I am a Building Surveyor by day, and I advise you to be extremely cautious.

The B regs are getting more and more onerous, and if you dont do your homework, you could lose double what you stand to gain.

Dont get over ambitious, and start small - work your way up as you gain experience, and do not underestimate the importance of good advice from professionals! They will usually save you more than they cost (the good ones anyway!)

And good luck!

JJ