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Self Build Wales benefits

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£210m

targeted investment from the scheme
  • Welsh Government scheme to support self/custom builds
  • Find plots with planning permission in place
  • Avoid paying third party developer profits on a new build
  • Use your own land or available land you have identified
  • Self-build loans provided only repayable upon completion
  • More choice in the design of your home

Key information

The Self Build Wales scheme has been established by the Welsh Government to help remove the barriers and uncertainty that prevent people in Wales from building their own homes. 

In doing so, underdeveloped or underused land will be transformed into suitable plots for new self-build and custom-build homes.

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Applicants can either apply for an available plot within the Self Build Wales scheme, use their own land to build on, or build on available land they have found.

The scheme is designed to suit as many needs as possible and is open to everyone in Wales.

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Pre-agreed designs are available to choose from on the plot passport page.

Designs range in size and cost from 2 bedrooms up to 5 bedrooms.

Energy efficiency will be a key priority for every plot.

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In order to participate in the scheme, all builders must be TrustMark registered.

You can search on the Trustmark website for a local registered builder or you can invite a known builder to join Trustmark online.

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The Self Build Wales scheme has been established by the Welsh Government to help remove the barriers and uncertainty that prevent people in Wales from building their own homes. 

In doing so, underdeveloped or underused land will be transformed into suitable plots for new self-build and custom-build homes.

Find out more

Applicants can either apply for an available plot within the Self Build Wales scheme, use their own land to build on, or build on available land they have found.

The scheme is designed to suit as many needs as possible and is open to everyone in Wales.

Find out more

Pre-agreed designs are available to choose from on the plot passport page.

Designs range in size and cost from 2 bedrooms up to 5 bedrooms.

Energy efficiency will be a key priority for every plot.

Find out more

 

In order to participate in the scheme, all builders must be TrustMark registered.

You can search on the Trustmark website for a local registered builder or you can invite a known builder to join Trustmark online.

Find out more

How it works

If you wish to apply to the scheme using one of the available plots on the Self Build Wales map, the below video and graphic explains how the process works.

You can also apply to the scheme if you have your own land or have found available land to build on.

Process breakdown – applying for a plot

Step 1

Step 1

Use our website to search for sites, find your plots, choose up to 5 and apply online.

Step 2

Step 2

Your application is reviewed and if successful a plot is awarded.

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Step 3

We work with you to find a builder, confirm your designs and costs, and agree finance.

Step 4

Step 4

Funding is awarded, building is completed, self-build loan is repaid and you move in!

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