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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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
Is your self build home a Home of the Year
23/Mar/2020
The Daily Telegraph Homebuildng & Renovating 2020 Awards have opened to applications ...
Milestone reached as lease signed for RUSS affordable self build
17/Mar/2020
A community-led self build housing project in Lewisham is one step closer with the signing of its 250-year lease, enabling ...
Self Build Blog, part 2: building for a family of
16/Mar/2020
Follow the story of one London couple on their self build journey, as they create a home for themselves, their ...