Is my self-build or extension covered for storm damage and flooding?
The weather in the UK has been very stormy in the last couple of weeks, resulting in prolonged rainfall across the country. For those...
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Nicky Frost
- Nov 17
- 1 min
Join us this weekend in Somerset for Homebuilding & Renovating Show
Not long now! 🏡🏡 Get your free tickets for the Homebuilding & Renovating Show Somerset here! 19-21 November - Somerset. Join us on...
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Nicky Frost
- Nov 15
- 1 min
Self-Build Zone sponsors Build It Awards 2022
For over 10 years, the Build It Awards have been recognising the merits of the self build industry through its coveted awards programme....
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Nicky Frost
- Nov 14
- 2 min
We’ll be in by Christmas!
That old chestnut? With just six weeks until the big ho ho ho, there will be lots of self builds and home extensions hanging precariously...
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Nicky Frost
- Nov 9
- 2 min
Cost of living crisis not putting off self build projects according to NSBRC
A new survey of consumers who’ve visited the National Self Build and Renovation Centre (NSBRC) shows people’s ambitions to self build has...
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Nicky Frost
- Nov 4
- 2 min
Bricks and steel production hampered by ongoing energy crisis
If you are in the planning stages of a self build or major home renovation or extension, you are probably aware of the impact that the...
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Nicky Frost
- Oct 25
- 2 min
Soaring prices and labour shortages could affect your self-build project
The ongoing construction materials shortage is starting to recover but continues to be hampered by price hikes, in the year to July 2022,...
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Nicky Frost
- Oct 20
- 2 min
Building or extending your home in winter
Starting a build or extension during the winter months is perceived by many to be a ‘no-go’, with many worrying about how bad weather can...
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Nicky Frost
- Oct 18
- 1 min
Join us at Homebuilding & Renovating Show Harrogate
Come and see us at the Homebuilding and Renovating Show in Harrogate next month and listen to our Masterclass on self-build site...
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Nicky Frost
- Sep 19
- 1 min
Create your dream home with Homebuilding & Renovating
The UK’s best show for anyone looking to create their dream home takes place 30th September - 2nd October - ExCel, London. You can find...
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Nicky Frost
- Sep 7
- 2 min
New Housing Minister Appointed
Simon Clarke has been appointed as the new housing secretary, by new Prime Minister Liz Truss. Middlesbrough-born Clarke becomes the...
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Nicky Frost
- Sep 2
- 2 min
Cost of building new homes in UK accelerating significantly
Research, undertaken by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) for the housing association trade body National Housing...
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Nicky Frost
- Aug 23
- 3 min
The NaCSBA Custom and Self Build Market Report
NaCSBA’s Custom and Self Build Market Report is an invaluable resource for anyone operating in the custom and self build sector and is...
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Nicky Frost
- Aug 16
- 2 min
New homes built from 2025 to produce 75-80% less carbon emissions
The Future Homes Standard is a set of rules that will come into effect from 2025 to ensure all new homes produce fewer carbon emissions....
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Nicky Frost
- Aug 12
- 3 min
Managing your self-build during a heatwave
In the UK, we simply love to talk about the weather! Usually, we write articles to advise on laying foundations in bad weather, whether...
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Nicky Frost
- Jul 19
- 3 min
A guide to self build insurance
Site Insurance is necessary to protect your investment when you’re carrying out a renovation, conversion, extension, or self build. The...
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Nicky Frost
- Jul 12
- 2 min
Insuring my self build: what you really need to know
Purchased your plot? The moment you purchase a plot you are responsible for it and more importantly if anyone gets hurt on your plot...
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Nicky Frost
- Jul 1
- 3 min
Do I still need site insurance if I’m using a main contractor?
When you’re in the planning stages of a house extension, conversion or self-build, your to-do list from the start is already quite...
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Nicky Frost
- Jun 27
- 2 min
I’m doing work to my own home – does my existing home insurance cover me?
When you embark on a home extension or renovation project, insurance is probably the last thing on your mind. You’ve sorted the necessary...
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Nicky Frost
- Jun 26
- 3 min
Help to Build Scheme officially launches
Help to Build is now open to applications today Monday 27th June to help people with the cost of building their own homes. The government...
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