Long-term self and custom build champion, Richard Bacon MP has submitted his review on the sector to the prime minister. This comes as the government continues to demonstrate its support for the creation of better quality, individual homes to diversify the housing market. Build It hopes this marks the next step to self build becoming more mainstream. Read our interview with Richard at www.self-build.co.uk/selfbuild-reviewand keep an eye out for the next issue when we’ll have the full story.
98% of builders are facing material price hikes, just as workloads are also rising steeply, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Under increased pressure from covid and Brexit delays on the supply chain have forced 80% of trades to raise their prices in the last quarter; meaning that self builders and home renovators are ultimately footing the bill. The FMB is warning home improvers not to fall foul of cowboys undercutting quality tradespeople.