NaCSBA calls on councils to remove Right to Build obstacles
The National Custom and Self Build Association, the voice of the self-build sector, has published an open letter calling for councils to remove the obstacles that are currently of the self-build sector, has published an open letter calling for councils to remove the obstacles that are currently preventing people from signing their local Right to Build register. Part of the Self and Custom Build Housebuilding Act 2015, Right to Build places a legal obligation on local authorities in England to maintain a list of people interested in self-building. And, importantly, ensure they have sufficient plots to meet demand.
While the legislation enables councils to set tests, some currently being implemented have been deemed unnecessary and unfair. For example, some local councils are restricting people from joining the register unless they have a mortgage offer in place, or can provide written confirmation of funds from a financial adviser.
Supported by the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries, NaCSBA's open letter asks local authorities to remove these hurdles, thereby enabling more would-be self-builders to benefit from Right to Build.
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