Government
Spring Statement cuts VAT on energy-saving home improvements ...
23/Mar/2022
In his Spring Statement, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced that homeowners will pay 0% VAT when installing certain energy-saving home improvements. The measure will help households improve energy efficiency and keep ...
Stuart Andrew replaces Chris Pincher as housing minister ...
12/Feb/2022
Stuart Andrew, MP for the Pudsey constituency in West Yorkshire has been appointed the new Housing Minister ...
Graven Hill showcases range of models to Home England ...
07/Feb/2022
As the UK’s largest self and custom build site, Graven Hill has a leading role in showcasing the sector, and it recently welcomed a team from Homes England to the ...
NaCSBA adds weight to call for energy saving stamp duty ...
27/Jan/2022
NaCSBA has added its weight to a business coalition calling for a new energy saving stamp duty incentivise homeowners ...
Top engineers call for government to reconsider demolishing buildings over ...
13/Oct/2021
Sally Tagg, the Right to Build Task Force's new Acting Head, brings an update of activity, including the future range of masterclasses ...
Self and Custom Build Fund allocates £5m, plus a £20m ...
12/Oct/2021
The Self and Custom Build Fund has allocated £5m to local authorities to bring on sites in their owners, plus a £20m extension in a second round ...
Housing Minister Christopher Pincher visits Graven Hill ...
05/Oct/2021
Chris Pincher has visited the Graven Hill site in Bicester to see custom and self build in action in the OxCam corridor ...
Gove appointed new Housing Secretary in renamed Department for Levelling ...
20/Sep/2021
Michael Gove has been appointed as new Housing Secretary in Johnson's cabinet reshuffle in renamed Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities ...
New £4million Community Housing Fund provides welcome route to finance ...
26/Aug/2021
Government has announced a new £4m Community Housing Fund, a grant programme specifically aimed at increasing community led affordable housing. Launched by Housing Minister Christopher Pincher, the grant fund is ...
Richard Bacon’s Review of Custom and Self Build identifies missing ...
17/Aug/2021
Recommendations for growth In his review Richard gives a detailed overview of the sector, drawing on activity in both the UK and from abroad. He evidences the benefits of a ...