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@hugo7
Basic wheel building really isn't that hard.
Track rear's are the same are fronts. The spoke lengths are the same both sides, even tension, no dishing, it really isn't that hard. 32 spokes is plenty strong enough (and forgiveable enough) for even a ropey build.
You can use the frame as a truing stand. I think blue-tacking a 15cm ruler to the stays/forks is the best way. It gives both left/right and roundness.
That maybe true but it does depend and building your own gives you free reign.
My first wheelset came in at around £74 using second hand but vgc Ritchy rims (from 'tester), one one hubs, and DB ACI's. Recently my Mavic A319 / 105 came in at about £115 which I'm not sure I could have bought for the same price. Although you can get them with Tigra hubs for £105. So maybe I'm talking out of my arse.