Where we are now

As Livedin continues to evolve, we're proud of the milestones we've reached and excited by the possibilities on the horizon. Our efforts are currently concentrated on a few key areas that are moving us closer to our ultimate goal of making self-building a widely accessible and inspiring endeavour.

Platform Development

We've built an online hub that connects landowners, self-builders, architects, and relevant service providers. Ongoing enhancements focus on:

  • Improving plot discovery tools, complete with virtual tours and detailed feasibility reports
  • Integrating project management features to streamline collaboration
  • Introducing educational modules for first-time self-builders

Growing Partnerships

Collaborating with local councils, environmental organisations, and innovative companies is central to our strategy. Recent partnerships include:

  • Municipal collaborations to identify underused land for community-first development
  • Sustainability-focused alliances that promote eco-friendly building materials
  • Professional networks of architects, planners, and surveyors aligned with our self-build ethos

Empowering the Community

Our community-driven initiatives—workshops, webinars, Q&A sessions—help aspiring self-builders gain confidence in everything from budgeting to blueprint reviews. We also facilitate:

  • Site visits for members to learn from ongoing or completed projects
  • Peer groups that support each other in tackling practical hurdles, like securing mortgages

Feedback-Driven Approach

We value the insights and experiences of our community. Through regular surveys, beta testing, and open forums, we gather feedback that shapes our roadmap:

  • Streamlining the planning permission application user flow
  • Enhancing communication between landowners and prospective self-builders
  • Expanding coverage to more regions looking to grow their self-build communities

By staying responsive to real-world needs and maintaining a forward-looking vision, Livedin is steadily building the infrastructure and partnerships needed to transform self-building into a thriving, accessible movement.