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Welcome to the latest edition of NaCSBA News, bringing NaCSBA members up to date with news, information and events. As a group we rely on our members, so it's important that we communicate what we're doing to improve the sector, and create opportunities for your business.
The Executive Committee, NaCSBA
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Don't forget NaCSBA and the Right to Build Task Force are at Homes UK this week - register for free with code Exhibitor19 or share tweets with #futureofliving Don't miss Director Mario Wolf on Fusion 21 stage at 3pm on Thursday 28/11.
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Dear NaCSBA Member,
Whilst it may not seem it on the ground, 2019 is looking like a pivotal year for our sector. Wales led the way with the announcement of its self-build fund, and Scotland followed with its introduction of self build-registers.
In England we had Right to Build Day on 30 October which NaCSBA celebrated with Richard Bacon MP at the wonderful Build It Self Build Education House at Graven Hill, which is increasingly being built out.
Finally, the need for further support from Government has been recognised in the Conservative manifesto - see below. I am sure we will all soon be fed up of hearing “2020 vision”. Before we get there my vision is that it will be the Year of Self Build - more about this next month. My thanks to all who have supported NaCSBA and hence made all of this change possible.
Andrew Baddeley-Chappell, CEO, NaCSBA
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RIGHT TO BUILD DAY
Right to Build Day triggered our Freedom of Information request - sent to 327 local authorities in England to track activity around the Right to Build and the supply of plots. So far, the results are showing a mixed bag of practice - results we will be sharing in the New Year.
VAT SURVEY
This closes in November - please have one last push - tweet, send a comm or share to get the message out - we are under our previous response rate, and the target is to beat it!
CLICK TO ACCESS THE SURVEY
Or forward this link https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/YDBQ26T
Or Tweet link
HELP TO BUILD EQUITY LOAN SCHEME
With Government in purdah for the elections, activity around the Help to Build is on hold. NaCSBA's Right to Build Policy Commission is lobbying to get self builders to access a 5% mortgage product, a Help to Build to rival Help to Buy.
2020 THE YEAR OF SELF BUILD
Next month we will share with you why 2020 Year of Self Build will be the year we see real change in the number of sites coming to market – as the time has never been better for Self and Custom Building. Click the logo to download it and use it in your own marketing.
Visit NaCSBA's campaign page for information about these, and our other campaigns, and find out how we are working for you.
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Conservatives support self build
NEWS With the manifestos released, the Conservative Party has bolstered its years of sector support with a commitment to continue "helping people who want to build their own homes and find plots of land". What's more, it seems to be intimating that it will help would-be builders access Help to Buy...
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We need more small plots to come to market, says FMB
NEWS The Federation of Master Builders has called for more small sites to be created to support the Small-and-Medium-Enterprise house building sector in its Building for the Future document. The manifesto calls for Government commitments on issues around housing, skills, build quality and net-zero.
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New custom build site comes to Laindon, Essex
NEWS A new collaboration between Custom Build developer Unboxed Homes and architects MAE, AOC and Pitman Tozer has launched a 12-plot Custom Build site in Essex. Unusually, the new site is a partnership partially funded by some of the architect partners, with Unboxed Homes.
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Javid backs 50/50 land uplift tax - reports The Telegraph
NEWS Hidden away in an interview with Telegraph reporter and author is the assertion that Sajid Javid would support a "morally justifiable" land uplift tax. Although reported hearsay, it does return the age-old land uplift debate to the agenda.
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Housing supply up 9% on 17/18
NEWS Housing output has reached 241,130 net additional dwellings in 2018-19 - an increase of 9%. Interestingly, the controversial office-to-residential allowed through permitted development has nearly rivalled Custom and Self Build sector output, with questionable results in many cases.
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Energy efficiency a common goal in electioneering
NEWS Common to the manifesto pledges, the theme of energy efficiency in house building is emerging as a clear winner. From 2025 the Future Homes Standard will raise the game, although currently at consultation.
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New National Design Guide
NEWS A new guide to design has been announced by Government, part of the revised Planning Practice Guidance. The National Design Guide sets out 10 principles of good design, helping us to recognise and create a well-designed place - much in line with the current theme of creating beauty in our environment.
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Fancy a great Christmas that lasts all year? Grab a subscription to a Self Build title for yourself or a friend from our Self Build Portal deals
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Self Build Portal: Send us your case studies
FOR CONSUMERS Please send us your news and help market your company to new customers. We'd especially love more case studies to inspire members. Click on the picture to download the brief and instructions. We're keen to hear about unusual projects, custom builds or community-led designs. Or email us instead.
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Recommend a friend!
As a body, we're only as strong as our members - we need you to help us make custom and self-build happen in the UK. So please do share our news with people in your network. Forward this to a friend!
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