During NaCSBA’s study trips to The Netherlands, Germany and further afield, one of the things that stood out as a huge benefit to self and custom builders is the availability of Plot Shops. And now the first Plot Shop in the UK has opened at Graven Hill – the nation’s largest self and custom build site.
In simple terms a Plot Shop is a marketing suite from where the sale of building plots is administered and promoted to the public for self and custom build plots. They are effective because they function as a one-stop-shop for potential customers. Understandably, people who are thinking of buying a plot will have many questions, so they need to have somewhere to get the answers and reassurances they need before embarking on a development.
Karen Curtin, managing director of the Graven Hill Village Development Company said: “More than 13,000 people built their own home in the UK last year, but it is often seen as something that is only for the wealthy or achievable if you work in construction. In reality that is not the case, building your own home can be one of the ways that those with a limited budget can actually get a foot on the property ladder.
“We hope that through the opening of the Plot Shop we can dispel the myths that to successfully manage a self-build you need a limitless budget and an iron clad will to persevere.
“We look forward to welcoming the residents of Bicester and beyond through the Plot Shop doors. No appointment is necessary, just come along and see what’s on offer.”
For more information on Plot Shops and how to set one up, click here to visit NaCSAB’s Toolkit
