Self build

Self build plots for sale – could deliver 250+ new homes

We are often asked for ideas for how to find self build plots for sale. A string of new self/custom build schemes across the UK are set to deliver hundreds of additional self/custom build opportunities in the coming year. Click here for further information

Planning reforms could provide help to buy self build

Planning reforms could lead to all self build projects being exempted from affordable housing contributions – an announcement that follows the recent confirmation of CIL exemption for all self and custom build projects. This would provide real help to buy self build. Click here for further details

Interior design: top 20 thrifty tips for your self build home

Be cash savvy around the house with these money-saving tips by Genevieve Fox We keep being told that the economy has recovered. GDP went up 0.8 per cent in the third quarter, taking the total this year to 1.9 per cent. House prices in many parts of the country are growing too: London increased by […]

Help to buy self build – New Self Build Programme

If you are a keen watcher of selfbuild programmes such as Grand Designs, why not check out this drama produced by Radio 4.  This weeks is about a couple starting a self build in their garden and the associated problems that come with it! You’ll find it may provide help to buy self build land and […]

Jewson Partnership – Build Your Dream Home Cheaper!

We are delighted to inform you that ProAktive Selfbuild have joined in partnership with Jewsons to provide huge discounts to our policyholders helping you build your dream home! Jewson is the UK’s leading builders merchant and The Partner Card entitles both new and existing policyholders to preferential terms on a huge range of products in […]

Are you underinsured? Have The Right Warranty Insurance?

We know that everyone is looking to make savings and reduce costs at the moment, but it’s really important to make sure that in these recessionary times you don’t under insure your home. For those unfamiliar with the term, under insurance is when your insurance policy does not adequately cover the cost to replace your […]

Planning Regulations Set To Change

December 2012 saw a major shake up in planning regulations with ministers beginning a consultation on relaxing the rules on extensions for homes and businesses for a minimum three-year period The plans were to let people build larger loft conversions and extensions on houses without needing to get permission from local planning officers in non protected […]

A self builders guide to wood flooring

Of the various flooring solutions that suit self-build, wood is a serious contender amongst many property owners. Timber frame homes are becoming more and more popular, when it comes to floors, suitability and therefore service life of wood in your project depends on fitting the correct construction type. In this blog post we will explain […]