A WELCOME CHANGE TO THE RULES FOR SELF-BUILDERS

Another welcome change to the CIL Regulations made in 2019 is a more flexible approach to providing proof that the new dwelling is a self-build, allowing the charging authority to accept other forms of documentary evidence instead of just proof of a self-build mortgage, a self-build warranty or a claim for a refund of VAT for DIY Homebuilders under Notice 431 NB.

A project built without a selfbuild mortgage (e.g. using a bridging loan, a remortgage or cash), with a main contractor providing a warranty for their work (for example with the National House Building Council (NHBC)) and the contractor or subcontractors zero rating all construction services as they are required to for all eligible work to construct a new dwelling, would not previously have been able to provide any of the three eligible forms of evidence required for the exemption.