Council Offering Self-Build Scheme

Lewisham Council is offering residents a rare opportunity to build their own home.  The Council is re-introducing its self-build scheme as a further step towards meeting the growing demand for social housing in the borough and to provide new skills for unemployed local people.  The initiative will be supported by the National Self Build Association and run in partnership with an experienced house builder.  The scheme has been designed for people on Lewisham’s housing waiting list who want to develop their skills in house building trades such as electrical, carpentry, plumbing and bricklaying – and who also want to build their own home.  In addition to gaining a new home, residents will acquire new skills to help them access future employment opportunities. Read more on the Lewisham Council website.