Self and Custom Build Housing
Self-build or custom-build is the process of designing, planning and building your own home, whether as an individual or as a group of people.
Types of self-build and custom homes
Self-build homes
Self-build homes are defined as those where someone directly organises the design and construction of their own home. This covers a wide range of projects including a traditional DIY self-build home to projects where the self-builder employs someone to build their home for them. Self-building does not necessarily mean picking up bricks and physically getting stuck in. Most self-builders will be involved in the creative side of the process.
Custom-build homes
Custom-build describes a more ‘hands-off’ approach where you work with a developer as an individual or a group to help deliver your own home. The developer may help to find a plot, manage the construction, but your home will be tailored to match your individual requirements.
Affordable self-build housing
Self-build housing may be considered as affordable housing where it complies with certain criteria. Such criteria will include that affordable housing is provided by a registered housing provider to eligible households (as determined by local incomes and house prices) with any re-sales of the property limited to at most 80% of market value.
Custom and Self-Build register
We keep a register to find out what the demand is for self-build or custom-build plots in the area.
Find out more about our self-build register.
Further help and advice
For useful information about self-build/custom-build projects and what you will need to consider in deciding the right route for you visit:
