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One subtle point of difference, @puntloos, for you to consider (and maybe ask MHRC about if you are calling them). I am under the impression that the 2-years mentioned is just a useful rule-of-thumb. The real underlying principle is whether the new property being built to make a profit or not. The 2-year figure is a time interval that can often demonstrate that, at the time of building the property, there wasn't an intention to sell it to make a profit. However it is the underlying principle that matters and not the time interval as such. Two examples that illustrates the point. 1) A self builder builds a house for themselves without any intention to sell. Life changes, such as a change in job location, mean that they sell it the moment it is finished and move with their job while making a profit. I think that it would probably be easy to convince HMRC that this was their PPR with no CGT to pay. 2) A self builder builds a house, lives in it for two years and sells it for a profit. They tell HMRC that its their PPR so no CGT to pay. Self builder then does the same thing subsequently three times in a row. Would HMRC then make the case that the self builder is actually a developer building houses for profit. I think they might. Would back taxes become liable, I don't know.

Just thought I’d add for those who are still building: we put an AC unit in our house which is pipped into our bedroom and office (with 2.3k unit outside next to ASHP). By far the best thing I did - it just runs off the solar in the day and keeps both rooms at whatever temp I want . It was great walking into these rooms at 19c in the last heatwave just gone. I only wish I did the same for the kids rooms, but I had enough trouble persuading the Mrs about our room/office ( though she’s very happy now).

Yep on the GSR website just select LPG Domestic Boiler.

We use 4 phases from rainwater to flushing the loo with it and they are: Collecting, separating and storing in bulk tank. Fine filtering and storing in barrel. filling the gravity tank in the loft Filling the cistern This is not the only system that is possible but one that works with our property limitations. This design and its controls take into account freezing conditions. We use two 12V pumps run from batteries and PV. Here is our system: We were limited for space and you can use gravity to your advantage Here is the design of the catch pit: A circular chamber with a flat base side entry pipes angled to make the inflowing water circulate around the edges. A Tee set vertically with the branch horizontal. Construction details could be concrete slab and engineering brick sides with manhole cover and frame like ours. Needs to either be under the ground or drained before frosts if using a plastic tank. Ours was 900 internal diameter, really the bigger the more sediment settles, but this is for about 200m2 catchment area. If your going for smaller I would go for as tall as deep as you can. The separated water goes directly into your bulk storage ready for further filtering. Ours has just been cleaned out and I will take photos tomorrow. M

https://www.partel.co.uk/product/21/5/alma-vert-115-kgm Slightly different product but in sheets

Tricky one. I had discussions with Building inspector about flat roof and vpb under celotex. Inspector wouldn't agree not to install it, despite all edges/joins silver taped. I would ask Building inspector.

Yup, but surely outside in the meter box would be the safest / most sensible option for checks / visual confirmation vs being indoors and boxed in or with 16 coats of gloss over it?!?

What's on the inside wall at that point? Anyone's guess tbh.

Collecting, separating Very nice design. I would just suggest 2 tiny improvements, which are possibly not necessary or worth doing as retrofit. 1. break the rwp run through a gully with grating, to catch the bigger stuff that comes off the roof. Much easier and safer at ground level then a grille in the gutter. Also reduces the occasions for cleaning the catch pit. 2. Close the top of the T, in case any detritus drops through there. Just laying a tile or brick on it would do.

This caught my eye: And cools the floor as well. Hmmm...

OK so I've called HMRC, and they referred me primarily to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/private-residence-relief-hs283-self-assessment-helpsheet/hs283-private-residence-relief-2022#residence-provided-for-a-dependent-relative The read of the guy on the phone was that I get 24 months of relief, and then any day I'm not living there is a day I pay CGT over. (as a percentage of the final sale gain) So let's say I finish my build and sell immediately and everything takes 4 years, then I pay 50% less CGT over the actual gains - the build/buy cost is not included I hope that @Happy Valley is right around the spirit of the thing so I might call them again, I am to blame for some of the delay but obviously covid has not been kind Also I'm still somewhat unsure what my primary residence is - I can even nominate one (if I have 2), but sadly that only counts if I have lived at least a few days in there. Finally wondering if knocking down a house counts as a reset somehow, but given that a plot only still has the same rules - probably not.

Good luck, @Chanmenie and @Mulberry View. I'll watch with interest. At least if you submit now, you'll be at the head of the queue once they're able to discharge.

They can reconvene under the proper rules and resubmit with better objections, don't give them a second chance.

Well know “USA” cherry picker manufacturer .. “made in USA” … yes the sticker may be but the machines are coming from China, and the factory is also supplying them under their own brand, identical!

There is a famous name for alloy rims called Borrani who were an Italian company, unavailable for many years the name reappeared 5 or 6 years ago and the rims were advertised as Made in Italy. After a few quality complaints ref the welded joints, out of round etc it emerged the rims were made in China, sent to Italy and there they drilled the spoke holes in the rim, part number, Borrani and Made in Italy also stamped on the rim. That was deemed enough local content for them to be sold as Made in Italy. Can't see why that cannot be applied to a worktop finished off in Italy, don't think its right though but my opinion is not worth much other than slowing down sales of Borrani rims to those that listen .

Crates and liner for the shape, also crates designed to withstand side pressures. We had limited room. (Shape low and wide) Fine filter next thing to post.

At this point then, it's get it done PDPDPDQ before someone goes "Hmmmmm. We need advice" in your local Council. F

I like this comparison. 3 to 4 miles per kWh appears to be ball-park for EVs so whenever I put on a 2kW heater for half an hour, I'll bear in mind that I didn't have to push a car for 3 miles to get the room warm. Probably would have made me warmer though.

Not for me, I fixed so have deferred my next outrageous increase until March, so will get most of this coming winter before being fleeced even more.

Taking just electricity, and an consumption of 10 kWh a day, that would add 5p to the unit price, so around 40p/kWh. Still pretty cheap when you consider what you can do with it. Try pushing a 1 tonne car along a road for £9.6p BELOW minimum wage.

Slightly off topic but somewhat related is the matter of the reclamation of VAT under the government's "VAT DIY Scheme". If the property is deemed by HMRC to be being built for profit, I believe that the ability to reclaim VAT under the above scheme is also lost.

Its a single cassette type unit which lives above our en-suite room and is pipped into both with a single control in our bedroom. Cost £2200 + VAT installed, which I think is excellent value given the amount of work it took them to install. There are just a couple of vents high up on the walls which are quite discrete. i can't hear it at all, which is great compared to wall mounted units I've had in the past abroad

So your usage is down to 3.2kWh per day, from 18kWh per day. That sounds like a win. £1600 saved in water heating costs!

Morning, definitely won’t be a DPM (other than maybe a bit a tar or pitch) and definitely no insulation. you need a membrane on top of concrete or a water proof underlay to stop water being drawn up into the underlay or flooring.

Yet another example of building control not understanding what guidance they are enforcing and policing

My understanding is it will be free of all CGT in the situation you describe.

As others have said... your Principle Private Residence (aka The house you live in) is exempt from CGT. My understanding is that if you don't live in the house or there is any question then HMRC will look at your intention at the outset. If you ask the bank for a loan telling them it's a "build to sell" then HMRC may well say its liable to CGT. However if you have a valid reason to change your plans half way through then HMRC may look sympathetically on it. For example if you get offered a job 500 miles away halfway through a self build they may allow the exemption to continue. I'm not sure if the same applies to the CIL. If you took a few years off work to do the project HMRC might say any gain was really your main source off income and tax it as income rather than Capital Gain. In case it matters.. You cannot reclaim VAT on "Build to let" like you can on most houses.

Just spoken to BC and they have confirmed a Landlord's Safety Cert will do. Phew!

Not really, I have another house, we are building a new one to live in, if it takes me another year then that will be 5 years, this is not a problem, it’s what you do when it’s finished. If you move in and live there for 3 years then no problems, if you finish it and sell it you will be liable to pay the cil, as well as sorting the vat out. If its for you and your family then happy days, it doesn’t matter how long, but as soon as it looks like you did it to make a profit then tax is due in one form or another.

My discharge application has been submitted and paid for today, I'll keep you posted. In the meantime, this just came up... https://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/housing/norfolk-homes-nutrient-neutrality-breakthrough-hopes-9159928 Progress....

A property that you rent does not count as a PPR as you do not own it. PPR is relevant when you are on Land Registry title documents for more than one property. I would say that as you do not appear to own another property at the same time you should be exempt. You can always call HMRC to discuss if wish to get clarity from the horses mouth.

Drill them all the way through and use a coach bolt or similar and a crap load of some cheap solvent No Nails on the timber for good measure.

Clinch-It: https://clinch-it.co.uk/

Contact an LPG certified plumber to come and do a Landlord inspection and issue you an appropriate safety certificate .. then give to BC…

Another way is to use a 1.2m concrete repair spur that comes with holes already in it, and bolt a wooden fencepost to that so that it does not contact the ground. Set the spur 18-20" into the ground. https://www.jewson.co.uk/p/supreme-concrete-repair-spur-100-x-100-x-1200mm-grey-LSCFE532

I was told they cannot currently discharge any drainage conditions, due to some legal issues. But I wish you luck as I’m in the same boat, please keep us posted.

With planning approval in place and just one condition to agree a surface water plan before we can proceed beyond foundation, we have just entered a plan that harvests around 135 sqm of our roof-space into a system that will supply reused water for toilet flushing and machine washing. The rest goes to a soakaway that has been justified in calcs. It'll be interesting to see how the council respond to an application to discharge the condition. Maybe they'll do nothing? Maybe they have enough of a mechanism to let this go through. We have our fingers crossed as that's all that's stopping us. I'm hopeful that at least once it's on their desk, they have to do something, even if it's to keep us informed.

PV is inevitable, so if you fit a combi you’ll be stuffed for diverting excess into DHW all summer long. No free hot water for you then!! “Efficiency” needs to be elaborated upon, and is an overall summary vs just what that appliance choice will provide you with. Do not be short-sighted here

Goggle images is good for this but I drew a blank on what it is called, can only think its called trolley or door carrier if its the part with wheels. You need as Simon suggests start with name of manufacturer and then look for spares supplies who stock their parts.

Complete and total bollocks.

Yeah, she's made up! I should hasten to add this was just after I'd fitted it and from memory she was moaning I'd "got mastic all over it" or some other imaginary transgression.