Ecomotive has joined forces with a number of key national players in the creation of NaSBA, which aims to run a series of campaigns to increase the amount of sites which Local Authorities, central Government and other landowners set aside for self builders.  This is a very exciting collaboration which could result in a real turn around in opportunities for self build in the UK.  Especially with the increasing concerns of credit crunch which seems to be taking more casualties every day, from individuals to large corporations.

Self build and self finish housing provide the opportunities for the creation of homes which are not only more affordable, but give the self builders the chance to create a place which has a low impact on the environment, cheap to heat, and designed to their own needs.

NaSBA has just completed a first report aimed at central government and local authorities, to bring all those involved in housing and land decisions up to speed with the current self build market and immediate demand for building plots. The report will also help those involved in the provision of affordable housing and those promoting sustainable living practices to recognise self build as one of the key solutions to address some of the current housing problems.

Those involved include The National Self Build and Renovation Centre, Bath and District Self Build Association, Build It Magazine, Potton/Kingspan, Architecture Verte, and of course Ecomotive.