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Pair of plots for sale in Acomb in York

12/Mar/2024

York City Council has brought a pair of plots to market in Acomb, York, as part of its self build ...

Webbs Meadows

Oakwrights marks 25 years of crafting timber frame homes

11/Mar/2024

Green oak timber frame specialists Oakwrights is celebrating 25 years of creating timber frame homes for the self and custom ...

NSBRC

NSBRC launches Market Day event for informal 1-2-1s

29/Feb/2024

The NSBRC has launched a new monthly event, Market Day, to give self builders the opportunity for informal 1-2-1s with ...

Green Oaks Custom Build

Last few plots available at Green Oaks, Basildon

26/Feb/2024

The last few plots are available at Green Oaks, Basildon, a custom build site brought on by developer Unboxed Homes ...

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BuildStore’s new low-cost mortgage range

22/Feb/2024

BuildStore has launched a new range of low-cost mortgages for the self build sector, including a new product in partnership ...

Building REgulations

Self build boosts local economies, with beneficial local impacts

13/Feb/2024

Self build boosts local economies, with more beneficial local impacts in comparison to average housebuilding ...

Contract signing

Self build registers underestimate demand by two thirds, finds NaCSBA

13/Feb/2024

Local authority self build registers underestimate demand by at least two thirds, finds new analysis by NaCSBA ...

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Two-thirds of potential self builders unaware they can borrow to

12/Feb/2024

Two-thirds of potential self builders don't realise they can borrow for land as long as planning permission is in place ...

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Consumer Duty mortgage rules benefit custom and self builders

08/Feb/2024

In July 2023 the Consumer Duty came into force, a set of new mortgage industry rules that changed the way ...

Open day for remaining five plots at Callum Park, Custom

18/Jan/2024

Don't miss an open day for Custom Build Homes' Callum Park site in Swale, Kent, with five plots remaining for ...