Dawlish News

Following a well attended meeting at the end of November, there is a second meeting to establish interest in a possible self build affordable housing scheme in Dawlish. Do you need housing but cannot afford to buy locally? Do you have local connections to Dawlish? Would you be interested in building your own eco house with training, materials and support provided? Come and join us next ...

Whoops.... I thought that Land Society web page had been taken down as those early ideas have been superceded.... . The Land Society works with a local Community Land Trust (which we can help to set up) who own the freehold of the land and at least 25% of the equity in the houses to ensure they remain affordable "in perpetuity".  Self builders own 25% in return for their year's part time ...

If you send me an e-mail (address at the bottom of my post)  I'll send you more info.  In summary, the house is specifically designed for self build, so it's simple and you attend an evening class to learn how to build it - so no skills needed.  Takes a year.  You then remt/ buy on a shared ownership basis - with your first 25% being yours in return for your labour (sweat equity).

Local people in housing need are being invited to find out more about a new way to secure an affordable, energy efficient home by building it themselves with training and full support provided. Public meetings are being held all at 7.30 p.m. on Weds 28 November in the Manor House, Dawlish; Thurs 29 November in Kenton Victory Hall and Tues 4 December in Bitton House, Teignmouth. The Land ...