NEWS

Materials shortage seriously impacts SME housebuilders’ workloads ...

25/Jul/2021

The materials shortage is having a significant impact on SME housebuilders and self build, as builders merchants are hit by shortages and price increases ...

Bacon Review of Custom and Self Build submitted to government ...

24/Jul/2021

NaCSBA is delighted to share the news that Richard Bacon’s Review of the Custom and Self Build sector has been submitted to government on the 23 July, meeting the deadline ...

English Housing Survey shows trend for owner occupation continues and ...

12/Jul/2021

The English Housing Survey shows an inceasing trend for owner occupation, as well as increased numbers of second homes and improved EPCs ...

Experts call for dedicated modern methods of construction (MMC) design ...

09/Jul/2021

A group of residential experts are calling for a modern methods of construction (MMC) design code to link planning practice with construction practice. ...

The Right to Build Task Force is recruiting an Acting ...

08/Jul/2021

The Right to Build Task Force is looking for an experienced project manager to act as Head of the Right to Build Task Force for a six-month maternity cover period. ...

Beattie Passive expands into modular zero-carbon custom homes market ...

03/Jul/2021

Beattie Passive expands into modular zero-carbon custom homes market with a new range ...

Appeal decision strengthens the case for future custom and self ...

29/Jun/2021

On 14 June, an application for 100 dwellings, including 45% affordable and 10% self build, was allowed by Planning Inspector C Masters on land in the Green Belt, near Colney ...

Conservative MPs push back against proposed planning reforms ...

18/Jun/2021

Conservative MPs have pushed back against proposed planning reforms in a parliamentary debate, following the loss of a traditional Conservative seat ...

Government launches flagship First Homes scheme on dedicated ‘Own Your ...

11/Jun/2021

Own Your Own Home website launches Government's flagship First Homes scheme, part of a suite of support for home owners that includes Help to Build ...

Ecology Building Society raises the sustainability bar on green mortgages ...

09/Jun/2021

Ecology Building Society has raised the sustainability entry criteria on its green mortgages for custom and self builders ...