Larger home extensions set to stay in England Temporary permitted development (PD) rights enabling homeowners in England to extend at the rear of their properties by up to 8m for detached houses, and up to 6m for terraces and semis, have been made permanent. In the latest round of tweaks to the General Permitted Development […]
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Most Profitable Home Improvements & Other News
The most profitable home improvements are revealed According to research by Hiscox, the number of homeowners opting to improve rather than move has increased by 12% over the past five years (representing over four million UK households). Undertaking a full kitchen renovation stands to add £12,442 (5.5%) to your home’s value, while adding a loft […]
CIL Exemption News
Self-builders are now exempt from the CIL charge. The change, which was first mooted back in April 2013 and which we’ve been following with a keen interest, means that people wishing to build their own home qualify for a relief from the burden of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) – potentially saving £10,000s on their […]
Self-Build News 2017
New tool to help release more land Housing and planning minister Gavin Barwell has announced that councils across England will now be obliged to create and maintain up-to-date registers recording all brownfield sites that could provide space for new housing. “We need to build more homes in this country, so making sure we reuse this […]
Custom Build Opportunities Growing & Other News
Custom build opportunities growing A development in East Kingskerwell, Devon, will provide 175 new homes – including nine plots for self and custom builds. The scheme shows the efficiency of the local Teignbridge Council’s innovative policy that developer-led projects of 20+ houses should allocate 5% of plots to those who want to create their own […]
NaCSBA to Educate Councils & More News
NaCSBA task force to educate councils This spring, the National Custom & Self Build Association’s (NaCSBA) task force is expected to launch a new initiative to guide councils across the country on how to properly implement the government’s Right to Build legislation. All local authorities must now keep a register of people or groups looking […]
PD Rights Expand & Other News
Permitted development entitlements to be extended Housing and planning minister Gavin Barwell has revealed that permitted development (PD) rights are to be expanded to allow more offices to be repurposed for residential use. Speaking at the London Property Summit in November, Barwell explained how relaxing the entitlements would allow office buildings to be demolished, creating […]
Untapped Self-Build Potential & More News
Government seeks new sources of housing supply A recent study conducted by the National Housing Taskforce has shown that 10,000s of additional new dwellings could be created via self and custom build each year. “Our inquiry is uncovering a long list of barriers that are frustrating the efforts of small, self, custom and community builders, […]
Graven Hill Plots Go On Sale & Other News
Graven Hill plots go on sale Following a six-week priority period for local residents, the first 10 plots at Graven Hill, the UK’s largest custom build scheme, have been released for sale nationally. Prices for the sites include the plot, foundations and a 10-year structural warranty for the finished dwelling. Guide prices for the first […]
Materials Costs Rise & More News
Materials costs on the rise The price of materials has been growing for the last two years as a result of increased demand for new construction projects, according to the Federation of Master Builders’ State of Trade Results for the second quarter of 2016. The effect of these mounting prices could now be exacerbated by […]
The Brexit Effect & Other News
How will Brexit affect self-build in the UK? Many people have voiced concerns about the housing sector following June’s Leave vote. While it’s probable that some people will delay making big decisions about buying property or taking on a major building project during this period of uncertainty, those that were already close to breaking ground […]
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