Self-build and custom housebuilding

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  • Self-build and custom housebuilding FAQ’s

    Published on 3 September 2020

      Self-build and custom housebuilding

      Self-build and custom housebuilding FAQ’s

      Self-build and custom housebuilding FAQ’s
      What is self-build and custom housebuilding?
      Self-build

      Self build is when the person directly organises, design and build their new home. This covers a variety of projects ranging from the traditional DIY self-build to projects where the self-builder arranges for an architect / contractor to build their home for them and these may include modern methods of constructions where the homes are manufactured in a factory and assembled in the plot owned by the self-builder. (more…)

    1. Self-build and custom housebuilding register

      Published on 14 January 2019

        Self-build and custom housebuilding

        Self-build and custom housebuilding FAQ’s

        Self-build and custom build homes

        The Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015 as amended by the Housing and Planning Act 2016 allows local authorities and district councils to adopt 2-part registration should they wish to introduce local eligibility criteria.

        With the adoption of the 2part register the District Council has introduced 2 additional criteria; (more…)