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Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015
Summary
This Act gives UK citizens the right to apply to their local council to build their own custom-designed home, rather than having to buy from a developer. It requires councils to keep a register of people interested in self-building and makes it easier for individuals to access land and support to build their own houses.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing the right for people to build their own homes rather than only buying from big property developers. It helps more people achieve homeownership and gives them control over designing their own house, which can be cheaper and more personal than buying an existing property.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry that self-build projects can be slow and complicated for ordinary people to manage, and may not solve the housing shortage as quickly as traditional building companies. Some also concern that it could create inconsistent neighbourhoods if too many individually-designed homes are built next to each other.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading2 Jul 2014
- 2nd reading24 Oct 2014
- Committee stage17 Dec 2014
- Report stage9 Jan 2015
- 3rd reading9 Jan 2015
Lords
- 1st reading12 Jan 2015
- 2nd reading6 Feb 2015
- 3rd reading11 Mar 2015
Royal Assent26 Mar 2015
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