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Marmalade Lane cohousing scheme scoops top RTPI prize
04/Jun/2020
Marmalade Lane Cohousing in Cambridge has won the RTPI's prestigious Silver Cup 2020 award ...
Showrooms start to reopen doors – with safe practices in
02/Jun/2020
The news that many showrooms and show houses are starting to open up is welcomed, following the closure of so ...
Undertaking work on site? Follow NaCSBA’s guidance for safe practice!
18/May/2020
NaCSBA's guidance will help any self builder or custom builder ensure that work on site is safe for everyone involved, ...
NSBRC offers virtual courses
30/Apr/2020
The National Custom and Self Build Centre is running many of its courses digitally - so find out how you ...
BLOG: building for a family of 8 that can’t afford
26/Apr/2020
Follow the story of one London couple on their self build journey, as they create a home for themselves, their ...
Free self build webinars from NaCSBA and the NSBRC
10/Apr/2020
The National Self Build and Renovation Centre has teamed up with NaCSBA to bring would-be self builders free training webinars, ...
Hook Norton community housing project applies for planning permission
02/Apr/2020
Hook Norton's community-led development, designed by Charlie Luxton Design, has been submitted for planning permission ...
Shows update: new dates for events affected by Coronavirus
30/Mar/2020
Coronavirus has caused many homebuilding shows to change their dates, so find out what's moved, and what you can do ...
Moving house during the crisis
28/Mar/2020
Government has called on renters and buyers alike to not move house during the crisis. ...
Self builders exempt from planned new Homes Ombudsman scheme
26/Mar/2020
Self builders are to be exempt from the new Home Ombudsman scheme, designed to give home buyers redress should their ...