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What’s the difference between self-build vs custom build?

February 21, 2024September 20, 2020 by Unboxed Homes
SELF BUILD VS CUSTOM BUILD

We’ve all heard of self-build from Grand Designs, but custom build is a bit less common. Here are the differences.

Categories Custom Homes, Guide Tags building a house, building a house from scratch, building a house uk, plot of land, self build homes designs, self build housing, self build plots, self build projects, self building house, small plots of land for sale

Right to Build Day

November 15, 2021September 20, 2019 by Gus Zogolovitch
Blenheim Grove Gus on site

Right to Build Day sees us find out how councils have been responding to their obligations for providing plots for self and custom builders.

Categories Custom Homes, News Tags how to build a house yourself, land, planning, planning permission, plot of land, plots, right to build, self build, self build house, self build housing, self build plots

Buying self-build land? Here are the top 10 things to look out for

February 21, 2024June 29, 2019 by Unboxed Homes
TOP 10 CHECKS BEFORE BUYING YOUR PLOT

Got an eye on a plot of land? Don’t pull the trigger until you’ve checked this list.

Categories Custom Homes, Guide Tags building a house, buying land, land, plot, plot of land, pros and cons, top tips

How to register to get a plot of land – Right to Build

November 15, 2021May 29, 2019 by Gus Zogolovitch

Let your council know about demand in their area – register for a plot of self-build land.

Categories Custom Homes Tags findlng land, how to, land, plot of land, tips, top tips

How to find a plot of land for sale

November 17, 2021May 29, 2019 by Unboxed Homes
HOW TO FIND A PLOT OF LAND FOR SAE

Here are all our top tips about where and how you can maximise your search for a plot of land.

Categories Custom Homes, Guide Tags building homes, custom build, finding land, how to, land, plot of land, self build

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