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NSBRC Aspirations Survey - 2025
Each year The National Self Build & Renovation Centre produces a survey in partnership with the National Custom & Self Build Association (NaCSBA).
The 2025 survey marks our fifth edition and was completed by 508 people. This data provides a detailed view of those planning to, or currently undertaking substantial homebuilding projects.
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NSBRC Winter Show 2026: Self-Build, Renovation & Retrofit – Sponsored by Good Energy
15/01/2026Your Ultimate Guide to the NSBRC Winter Show. Whether you’re building, renovating, or creating a more energy efficient home, don’t miss over 200 experts, talks, and demos across three exciting days.
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That's a wrap on 2025!
As the year comes to an end, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on 2025 and celebrate 12 of our achievements from the past year.
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NSBRC Proudly Sponsors & Celebrates at the Build It Awards 2025
On Friday 28th November, our Managing Director, Harvey Fremlin, Head of Marketing Katy Ashcroft, and Marketing Executive, Louisa Flynn hopped on a train and headed to the capital for this year’s Build It Awards. As one of the proud Build It Awards sponsors, the NSBRC team were excited to celebrate the very best in self build, renovation and homebuilding excellence.
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November Trade Village Newsletter
4/12/2025Our Trade Village is home to more than 200 permanent exhibiting partners, selected for their reputable and relevant services and their expertise in the self build and renovation community.
Keep reading to discover the latest offerings & events at the NSBRC...
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Budget 2025: What it means for Self Builders & Renovators
From Planning reform to Mansion-tax, there’s a lot to unpack from this year’s budget, and the announcement will feel very different from various perspectives. That’s why, we’ve summarised some of the key points, as they apply to self builders and renovators.
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We’re Proud to Be Named Sustainable Business of the Year! 🌱
We’re thrilled to share that The National Self Build & Renovation Centre has been awarded ‘Sustainable Business of the Year’ at the 2025 TBE (The Business Exchange) Awards!
The awards evening took place right here at our own venue in Swindon - using our spacious and unique setting to celebrate the incredible achievements of local businesses across Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Somerset.
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We've officially launched our Brand New Retrofit Zone at the Centre!
We have now officially opened our inspiring new Retrofit Zone, a hands-on exhibit showing homeowners exactly how to upgrade their homes for better comfort, efficiency, and sustainability. If you’re looking to make your home cosier, cheaper to run and kinder to the planet, then this is a must-visit exhibit!
We were delighted to have local MP, Sarah Gibson, join us to cut the ribbon at the new exhibit’s official launch on Friday 7th November - just hours after we took home the title of ‘Sustainable Business of the Year’ at The Business Exchange Awards 2025. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to helping build better, sustainable homes, and doing better, sustainable business.