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).
Each year The National Self Build & Renovation Centre produces a survey in partnership with the National Custom & Self Build Association (NaCSBA).
The 2026 survey marks our sixth edition and was completed by 415 people. This data provides a detailed view of those planning, undertaking, or having recently completed substantial homebuilding projects.
Our 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...
The new framework published on 17 August 2026, strengthens the Government's focus on delivering more homes and making better use of suitable land. For self builders and landowners, the changes could create new opportunities for small-scale residential development, infill housing and self-build plots.
