The National Self Build & Renovation Show returns again this month at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre (NSBRC) in Swindon. The Show is open on Friday 13th and…
National Self Build & Renovation Show October 2023
Feature Self-Build
Beginning construction now is this four-bedroom self-build home, which features a main living, eating, and sleeping block with separate wing for a guest bedroom, garage and workshop. Designed by Western…
Do you know YOU have the Right to Build?
Over 33,000 people have already registered their interest in creating their own home Since 2016 all English Authorities have been legally obliged to hold a register of all those who…
Self-built on a budget – Chesterfield
In a little over 18 months, Richard Baldwin self-built his new home with a remarkable budget of £68,000. This was a true DIY project, with Richard taking on everything from…
The Moorings, Fort William – Cottage with Holiday Annex
This beautiful home, self-built by Chris Philipson, is set on the west coast of Scotland, overlooking Loch Linnhe. It features a splendid first-floor balcony to enjoy stunning views over the…
New Self Build – Lincolnshire
This new self build in Lincolnshire is currently nearing completion. However, the traditional appearance is only skin deep, as beneath the exterior render finish lies a modern structure designed to…
NaCSBA Announce New Right to Build Portal
The ‘Right to Build’ as it’s known is part of the Self and Custom Build Housing Act 2015 and it requires local authorities to maintain a register of people who…
Great News for Self Build and Custom Housebuilders
The passing of the Self Build and Custom Housebuilding Act on 4th February is great news for all those looking to build their own home. From 1st April 2016, when the…
Heol Rhyd – Moving On Up
The Heol Rhyd project that we’ve been following closely continues to move on. The roof has been completed using a range of flexible ‘Eco-Slate‘ tiles, which are manufactured from recycled…
A Welsh Saga in Heol Rhyd
Sometimes a building project can take twists and turns that you weren’t expecting! This was the case for Richard and Hollie Gaze in Heol Rhyd. What started out as improvements…