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2 Nov 2026 Expo news

NaCSBA’s Custom and Self Build Conference Returns for 2026

NaCSBA is set to bring together key figures from across the UK’s custom and self build sector for…

East Suffolk Council Reopens Local Plan Call for Sites
2 Nov 2026 landowners

East Suffolk Council Reopens Local Plan Call for Sites

East Suffolk Council has reopened its Local Plan Call for Sites, inviting landowners and developers to submit potential…

Passivhaus Workshop
31 Oct 2026 Events

Discover the Benefits of Passivhaus at Free NSBRC Workshop

Building a home that is comfortable, energy efficient and affordable to run is high on the priority list…

Government’s Autumn Budget
29 Oct 2026 Government

Budget Offers Some Support for Housing, but Construction Industry Calls for More Action

The Government’s Autumn Budget has been met with a mixed response from the construction and housing sectors, with…

precast concrete
27 Oct 2026 Advice

Expert Insight: Can You Build Your Own Home Using Precast Concrete?

Precast concrete is a well-established construction method that offers self builders the potential for a faster, more predictable…

Oak Framed H-Shaped House
23 Oct 2026 Case Studies

Oak Framed H-Shaped House by Carpenter Oak

When Sarah and Steven decided to build their own home, they already knew they wanted an oak frame.…

NSBRC show
21 Oct 2026 Events

Get Inspired at the National Self Build & Renovation Show

Planning to build your own home, breathe new life into an existing property or create more space for…

custom build homes
20 Oct 2026 Custom Build

Exceptional Custom SIPs Home Launches for Sale in Oxfordshire

Pippin House is now officially launched for sale at The Poplars, an exclusive five home custom build development…

truscale studio
18 Oct 2026 Design

TruScale: Physically Walk Your Floor Plans Before You Build

When a self builder commits to a floor plan, they are making one of the most significant financial…

oak frame extension by Carpenter Oak-1
16 Oct 2026 Case Studies

New Forest Extension by Carpenter Oak

When Jo and Mike Dowland began planning an extension to their converted barn in the New Forest, they…

Custom Build in Thornbury, Bristol
13 Oct 2026 Custom Build

A Significant Milestone for Custom Build in Thornbury, Bristol

Reserved Matters approval has been granted by South Gloucestershire Council for the first five custom build homes at…

planning permission
12 Oct 2026 Government

Planning Delays Persist Despite £200m in Additional Developer Fees

New research highlights how stretched local planning departments and unpredictable decision times are creating further challenges for SME…

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