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29 Jun 2021 Planning

Appeal decision strengthens the case for future custom and self build applications

On 14 June, an application for 100 dwellings, including 45% affordable and 10% self build, was allowed by…

11 Jun 2021 Custom Build

Government launches flagship First Homes scheme on dedicated ‘Own Your Own Home’ website

Found on the new Own Your Home website, the Government’s flagship First Homes scheme has launched with the properties in…

9 Jun 2021 Finance

Ecology Building Society raises the sustainability bar on green mortgages

[row] [col span=”1/1″] Sustainable lender Ecology Building Society has raised the SAP rating entry criteria for its green…

5 May 2021 Custom Build

Custom Build Homes teams up with land promoter Landström to deliver custom housing

Custom Build Homes (CBH) has teamed up with specialist land promoter and development company Landström Group to unlock…

24 Apr 2021 Custom Build

£150 million ‘Help to Build’ and Action Plan set to boost custom and self build delivery

Government has launched a £150 million Help to Build scheme to support consumers wanting to build, together with…

16 Apr 2021 Uncategorized

Scotland sets ambition for self-provided housing to increase year-on-year

Housing to 2040, Scotland’s first long-term national housing strategy, has been published, setting out Scottish government’s ambitions for…

29 Mar 2021 Developers

SME housebuilders to feel the pinch as building materials shortages bite

Self builders and SME housebuilders both need to be aware of potential shortages and interruptions to construction materials,…

25 Mar 2021 Community-led Housing

SNUG Homes builds first prototype in Bristol

The first SNUG Home has been completed in Bristol, having started life as the winner of NaCSBA’s ‘Self…

22 Mar 2021 Coronavirus

Increase in housing starts as nationwide prices surge

New data indicates that the number of new home starts since the end of the first lockdown remains…

15 Mar 2021 Coronavirus

Self build market is growing, especially for 50-60 age group

AMA Research has published its latest market report which showed that the self build sector was more resilient…

23 Feb 2021 Industry News

Goldcrest Custom Homes launches London-first shell apartments

NaCSBA member Goldcrest Custom Homes has launched London’s first shell apartment scheme – an important milestone for the…

11 Feb 2021 Government & policy

Planning Practice Guidance on Self-build and Custom Housebuilding updated

Government has updated the Planning Practice Guidance on Self-build and Custom Housebuilding, the guidance that supports local authorities…

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