The NSBRC Guide to Finding Land & Appraising a Plot (Live) — 23 October 2026

A one-day in-person course providing practical methods to find building plots and appraise their planning and construction viability.

The NSBRC Guide to Finding Land & Appraising a Plot is an in-depth one-day course delivered by independent project manager Mark Stevenson. It focuses on practical strategies to find land and assess plot suitability, including planning potential, valuation and construction risk.

What the course covers

• Why plots are hard to find; Right to Build legislation and competitors
• How to get started: land vs plot, plot types to pursue or avoid
• Top 20 ways to find a plot (including case studies and mapping demonstrations)
• The plot buying process: legal considerations, option agreements, viability and valuation
• Assessing planning potential and identifying plot construction risks

Format: Live at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre (Swindon). Advanced booking is required.