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Routes to building your own home
Useful information
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Dutch Custom and Self-build shows off the range of possibilities
The Netherlands has been leading the way in innovation for Custom and Self-build homes, so take a look at some of the variety of routes it uses to give people a tailor-made home....
RUSS training day: From proposal to Planning
RUSS is running a one-day workshop for community-led groups, the second module in its education programme.
Could your grand design be built in a flying factory?
A flying factory is way of building a Self- or Custom Build home with all the benefits offered by building in a precision-factory environment, but on site.
Can you solve the housing crisis and win £50,000!
The Richard Koch BreakThrough Prize is this year offering anyone the chance of winning £50,000 for an essay on creating a popular policy to rejuvenate our property-owning democ....
Teignbridge District Council brings on a range of Custom and Self-build opportunities
Thanks to its percentage rule for serviced plots, Teignbridge District Council is permissioning a range of opportunities for Custom and Self-builders in the South West.
....Community groups should take up learnings from free Right to Build Expos
The Right to Build Task Force has announced four more Expos fo....
Oakwrights brings on nine custom build plots in Herefordshire
Timber-frame manufacturer Oakwrights is bringing nine Custom Build plots to market in H....
Case Studies
Top tips
More Sources of Information
Millions of people watch the Grand Designs programmes on TV, and every year hundreds of thousands of people read the key self build magazines or visit the various self build exhibitions that take place all over the UK. At any one time there are at least 100,000 people searching for a plot of land.
The more time you spend researching your project and building a network of useful contacts, the easier it will be when you get your dream home underway.
DOCUMENT LIBRARY
The Self Build Portal has compiled a LIBRARY full of reports and documents each containing useful information on the self/custom build sector.
WHERE ELSE CAN I GO?
The Consumers' Association, Which?, has developed an interesting flowchart, which may help the process of building your own home. The Scottish Government also has a good general introduction to self building.
You can attend some of the self build shows and exhibitions around the country. Our Events section lists those that are coming up.
Read the main self build magazines and their associated websites, such as:
Other magazines which may be of interest include:
'The Self Build Guide' is also a good online source.
CAN I WATCH SOMETHING TO HELP ME?
Watch relevant television and video programmes, such as:
...we've also collated some handy content on our VIDEOS page.