NEWS

Richard Bacon’s Review of Custom and Self Build identifies missing ...

17/Aug/2021

Recommendations for growth In his review Richard gives a detailed overview of the sector, drawing on activity in both the UK and from abroad. He evidences the benefits of a ...

Ebbsfleet Garden City gets permission for 67-home custom build site ...

09/Aug/2021

Alkerden Gateway will see 67 custom build homes built at Ebbsfleet Garden City in Kent, a welcome addition to the UK's only new, planned garden city ...

NSBRC Survey offers valuable insight into those with a project ...

06/Aug/2021

NaCSBA partnered with the National Self Build and Renovation Centre in a recent survey of its users that provide valuable insight into the sector ...

Custom building included in new National Model Design Code Guidance ...

29/Jul/2021

A suite of measures, including the National Model Design Code guidance, strengthen the outlook for self and custom build homes in the planning mix ...

New biography of self build legend Walter Segal ...

27/Jul/2021

A new biography of Walter Segal explores the life and work of the architect famed for his contribution to self build in the 1970s ...

Bacon Review submission marks 10 years of NaCSBA ...

26/Jul/2021

The submission of the Bacon Review to government on 23 July marks 10 years of NaCSBA, with a huge thank you to our members who have stayed with us throughout ...

Materials shortage seriously impacts SME housebuilders’ workloads ...

25/Jul/2021

The materials shortage is having a significant impact on SME housebuilders and self build, as builders merchants are hit by shortages and price increases ...

Bacon Review of Custom and Self Build submitted to government ...

24/Jul/2021

NaCSBA is delighted to share the news that Richard Bacon’s Review of the Custom and Self Build sector has been submitted to government on the 23 July, meeting the deadline ...

English Housing Survey shows trend for owner occupation continues and ...

12/Jul/2021

The English Housing Survey shows an inceasing trend for owner occupation, as well as increased numbers of second homes and improved EPCs ...

Experts call for dedicated modern methods of construction (MMC) design ...

09/Jul/2021

A group of residential experts are calling for a modern methods of construction (MMC) design code to link planning practice with construction practice. ...