Self-build and custom housebuilding

Self-build and custom housebuilding covers a range of projects. Projects can range from individuals being involved in building or managing the entire construction of their home to individuals making key design decisions, but the home is built for them and ready to move into.

Legislation called the Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015 says that both self-build and custom housebuilding are when people, or a group of people, build a house for themselves to live in either by building the home on their own, or by working with builders.

Building your own home allows you to:

• customise the layout and materials
• design a home to suit your lifestyle and specifications
• have a cost-effective and sustainable way to create a home tailored to your needs

Sources of help, advice, and funding

• Self Build Portal
• National Custom and Self Build Association
• Build Store
• The Local Self Build Register
• Help to Build (GOV.UK)
• Community Land Trusts
• self-build and custom-build guidance (GOV.UK)