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NSBRC on Fix Radio: Is 2025 a good year to self build?

Catch up on the latest episode of Fix Radio's 'Building Ideas' with Mark Millar, where the NSBRC's Content Marketing Manager, Katy Ashcroft discusses 'is 2025 a good year to self build?'

Spoiler alert - we think so!

Each week on Building Ideas, Mark and guests offer practical advice, share real-life experiences and introduce ‘out of the box’ thinking, designed to help working tradespeople develop their property.

You can listen to the podcast here.

(You can hear Katy from 21:50 onwards).

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