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£150 million ‘Help to Build’ scheme to open self or
24/Apr/2021
The National Custom and Self Build Association (NaCSBA) welcomes today’s launch of the £150 million Help to Build equity loan fund. ...

5 steps to make your Self-Build more sustainable
21/Apr/2021
Zehnder brings self builders advice on factoring sustainability in from the planning stage, give you an energy efficient home from ...

Passivhaus Awards 2021 call for entries
13/Apr/2021
The Passivhaus Awards 2021 are open for entries from homeowners - but be quick as the deadline is the 20 ...

BLOG: self building for a London family that can’t afford
07/Apr/2021
Follow the story of one London couple on their self build journey, as they create a home for themselves, their ...

National Self Build and Renovation Centre reopens 12 April
09/Mar/2021
The National Self Build and Renovation Centre is set to reopen on the 12 April to welcome people for in ...

Leaper Land puts in for 22-plot East Sussex site for
03/Mar/2021
Leaper Land Promotion has applied for planning permission for 22-plot site for custom and self build in Horam, East Sussex ...

Home of the Year 2020 winners announced
26/Feb/2021
The Daily Telegraph and Homebuilding & Renovating Home of the Year Awards 2020 have been announced, celebrating outstanding homes ...

Goldcrest launches London’s first complete shell scheme of custom build
22/Feb/2021
Goldcrest Custom Homes has launched London's first shell scheme of custom build apartments, allowing buyers to customise their homes ...

BLOG: building at Graven Hill with lapd Architects, part 2
19/Feb/2021
NaCSBA member lapd Architects is working with several self builders on projects at Graven Hill, Oxfordshire – the UK’s largest ...

Self build scheme builds new skills and homes for veterans
18/Feb/2021
A self build scheme in Herefordshire has been completed, giving previously unemployed veterans new skills and new homes for their ...