Self-Build Zone Competitors

BuildStore sits at the forefront of the self build market in the UK and is the UK’s leading provider of specially tailored mortgage solutions and insurance products for self builders and renovators. Innovative in our approach and responsive to the needs of this growing market, we lead the way with a range of unique products as well as practical and professional support for every kind of self build, renovation and conversion project. From finding suitable plots of land and arranging bespoke self build mortgages, to providing insurances, warranties and project support services - our knowledge, experience and expertise has helped literally tens of thousands of satisfied self builders realise their dreams. In 2007, BuildStore created the National Self Build & Renovation Centre in Swindon which has seen more than 200,000 people visit the Centre with many returning throughout their building programme. The company has been actively involved in the custom build sector since 2008 and works with local authorities and councils as well as landowners and developers to help them identify demand through its Custom Build Register. BuildStore is currently engaged in developing new custom build finance products for both developers and consumers.

Family-owned for over 40 years, Architectural Designs sells house plans all over the world. Our plans are from architects and residential building designers from across North America and include everything from show-stopper trophy homes to starter homes and also include multi-family designs and garages. We can modify any plan you see. And take great pride in seeing photos of our client-built homes.

The Passive House Institute (PHI) is an independent research institute responsible for developing the Passive House concept—the only internationally recognised, performance-based energy standard in construction. Together with the International Passive House Association and its vast member network, the Institute spreads the Passive House concept worldwide to make buildings healthier, more comfortable, and better for the planet.