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Putting a roof on our multi-generational self-build home

19th December 2024

Our self-build project in Weaverham we are building for Roselin and Martin is really taking shape now. The roof is nearly complete and the multi-generational build will soon be watertight. Our self-builders visit the site once every two weeks or so, fitting visits in around their busy work schedule at the local hospital. Until the…

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Navigating the Cost of Self-Build: A Comprehensive Guide

11th December 2023

Building your own home is a dream that many aspire to, envisioning a home that perfectly suits your needs and desires. However, the journey from vision to reality involves meticulous planning, especially when it comes to budgeting. In this article, we’ll delve into the intricacies of the cost of self-build, exploring the factors that contribute…

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Building an affordable self-build house

11th October 2023

The affordable self-build project we are building just across the border in Staffordshire is progressing quickly.

The windows at the front of the house have been made bigger than those at the back to make the most of the fabulous views across the nature reserve in the valley below.

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Is self-build cheaper than buying?

5th July 2023

CB Homes has recently started work on a new self-build project, just over the border of Cheshire, in the neighbouring county of Staffordshire. The design for the attractive two storey, three bedroom cottage was drawn up to provide the most cost effective solution for our clients to make the best use possible of their self-build budget.

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Is self-building for you?

23rd February 2022

When you want to move house and you know exactly what you are looking for, it can be very frustrating to spend weeks or even months house-hunting and not even come close to finding what you want. At the moment, demand for houses is high and supply is short so there are a lot of…

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Building your own home: all you need to know

28th October 2021

In the UK, thousands of people choose to self-build their own home every year. Here at CB Homes, we have been building award-winning self-build homes for 40 years. We have now produced a complete guide to the Self-Build process to download from our website. It contains all the information you need about building your own home, from start to finish.

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Recommendations could transform self-building

29th September 2021

A recent report by an MP may make all the difference in getting a clear voice on the subject of self-build heard in the halls of Westminster. With the ongoing housing crisis in the UK and the simple fact that not enough houses are being built to meet demand, the Bacon Review hopes to galvanise opinion and move the self-build sector into increased activity. This could deliver between 30,000 and 40,000 self-build homes annually.

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Unlocking the financial potential of your land

15th September 2021

From beautiful turnkey self-build projects to distinctive developments and exclusive barn conversions, we at CB Homes have been designing and building award-winning homes since 1981.
Each bespoke home we build requires land and space, so we are always on the lookout for suitable land to purchase for our clients’ self-build dreams or bespoke and intimate housing developments.

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What are the hidden costs of self-build?

19th November 2020

When you decide on your budget for building your own house it’s important to keep an accurate tally of where and on what the money needs to be spent. You also need to be aware of everything that needs to be included in your self-build project.

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Financing a self-build

16th April 2020

If you are considering a self-build project, there are a number of ways you could finance it.

A self-build mortgage enables you to build your ideal home without needing 100% of the capital yourself up front.