May/June 2017
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editor’s letter
Building your own home has to be one of the most satisfying things you can do in life, that is once all of the pain and suffering has subsided.
FEATURES IN THIS ISSUE:
Heating & Renewable Energy Kitchens & Appliances Landscaping & External Finishes Paints, Coatings & Sealants Smoke & Fire Protection Sustainable Homes
DOORS, WINDOWS & CONSERVATORIES SUPPLEMENT
The Yeadons convert a Devon bungalow and open up a stunning vista See page 18
PLANNING • DESIGN • CONSTRUCTION • INTERIORS
Cover image of the Yeadon’s self-build See pages 18-23 for more.
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Building Systems & Project Management Workshop
17 June, Swindon
This NSBRC course looks at building high performance properties and the role that the self- builder plays in managing the progress of the project and the different routes that can be taken.
www.nsbrc.co.uk/eco-workshops
Project Management Course 17 June, Swindon
NSBRC’s project management course covers everything from budgeting to health and safety and insurance to site management. The one day course is priced at £150.
www.nsbrc.co.uk/project-management-course
Homebuilding & Renovating Show 1 - 2 July, Surrey
The Homebuilding & Renovating Shows are some of the biggest events in the calendar for self-builders. In July the show heads to Sandown Park in Surrey, where visitors will be able to see the latest products, attend seminars, masterclasses and workshops, and get inspiration and personalised advice.
surrey.homebuildingshow.co.uk
Self Build Course 15 - 17 July, Swindon
The three day self-build course, run by NSBRC, covers a total of 11 topics, starting with budgeting and finance and ending with internal services – ensuring attendees are educated on everything they need to know before embarking on a project. The course is priced at £375.
www.nsbrc.co.uk/self-build-course
Paul’s strong views about some aspects of the construction industry led me to think that our expectations are perhaps lower than they should be. But there’s a bigger problem out there currently when it comes to UK self-build, and that is even gaining entry in the first place if you’re not pretty comfort- able financially.
The NaCSBA’s Michael Holmes welcomed the recent select committee report including concerns over the growth of self-build (see opposite page). The deposits now being required to secure a serviced plot are excluding people lacking either very supportive banks (hard to come by), family (more common, but with their other issues) or their own private nest-egg.
Let’s hope that the various group self-build approaches being progressed across the UK and highlighted later in this news section come to fruition, allowing many more to experience the deep fulfilment of self-building.
James Parker
As the protagonist in our case study this month Paul Yeadon shows, having a good sense of humour about all of the tribulations is probably the secret to enjoying being a self-builder.
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