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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, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Moving house during the crisis

28/Mar/2020

Government has called on renters and buyers alike to not move house during the crisis. ...

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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 ...

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National Custom and Self Build Week & Grand Designs Live:

26/Mar/2020

National Custom and Self Build Week has been rescheduled, running from 24-28 August as part of Grand Designs London, Excel, ...

HB&R winners 2019

Is your self build home a Home of the Year

23/Mar/2020

The Daily Telegraph Homebuildng & Renovating 2020 Awards have opened to applications ...