BUS increase to 9k for off grid properties. Does anybody know if self build properties are eligable.

[jimseng]

Hello.

I had my BUS grant voucher issued in December last year so I think it is beyond the 6 months validity period so I think I might have to re-apply. I have yet to do any install of the ASHP and my property is off grid. No mains water, gas, sewage in this area.
There is a BUS uplift to 9K coming in July. My heat pump installer says they don't think it applies to new self build properties but  I want to check myself and I haven't been able to establish if it applies to me with my self build. Does anybody know or is it only where there is an oil boiler in existence that has to be removed to qualify for the uplift to 9K?

 

[JohnMo]

To quite frank, if your new build needs more than £7.5k you are being screwed over anyway.

 

So really wouldn't worry or get bogged down with it. 

 

Really wouldn't bother with the grant anyway - and didn't. Heat pumps aren't expensive, and you can build a nice simple system not bogged down with MCS bells and whistles.