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Would you like the energy efficiency + comfort + security that a bespoke new house can offer you + your family ?

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So you’ve decided to take the plunge and go for your dream house – exciting times! We can help you with thoughtful and striking designs for your New Build and Self Build that reflect your character – whether that is a classic, traditional design or a much more up-beat modern design.

If you are not sure how to negotiate the maze of red tape from Planning Permission to Building Regulations to utility connections to solar panels to drainage to smart homes then we can help, you’re in the right place. We can help obtain the statutory council approvals which are usually Planning Permission and Building Regulations and also assist with finding a suitable contractor to build your house and then managing the project on site with a contractor to ensure your house is delivered as expected.

For your dream house to be just as you want it to be you need to be prepared to invest a significant amount of time to investigate the options and best solutions fully so everything is as you expected. If you’ve got this far you should have started to consider the location of the plot of land where the house will be + the different costs involved + how long it might potentially take to get everything designed and built. If not, don’t worry, we can help with that too.

A bright, wide hallway with polished cream floor tiles and white walls. To the right, a curved wall leads towards a black-framed glass partition that reveals a glimpse of a grey-panelled living area. A gold tiered chandelier hangs from the ceiling, complemented by matching brass wall sconces.
Drone shot of a modern white-rendered house. It features a grey slate roof, a timber-framed porch with a dark front door, and a matching grey garage door. The driveway is finished in smooth light-coloured resin.
Luxurious and very large dining room, 14 seater dining table
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If you’re bouncing around ideas…

… or if you’re ready to start your New Build and Self Build project or anything in between — please click the ‘Let’s talk’ button, send us a quick message and we’ll get back in touch soon to arrange your design consultation.

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A high-angle view looking down a modern timber staircase with clear glass balustrades. The stairs and hallway feature light oak-effect flooring. On the left-hand white wall, several small black-framed family photographs are arranged in a vertical gallery style.
The exterior of a substantial L-shaped eco-house constructed from light-coloured stone blocks. It features large anthracite grey window frames, a matching front door, and a wide grey garage door. The driveway is a mix of block paving and black tarmac, bordered by a timber fence.
A large open-plan kitchen and dining area. The focal point is a grey kitchen island with a vibrant gloss-red worktop and integrated hob. Large sliding glass doors open to the garden, and the space features light wood-effect flooring and a modern wood-burning stove in the far corner.

VAT Tax Relief for New Houses

New self-build houses are currently VAT free. In practice this works by paying VAT for the labour and building materials and then claiming this VAT back from the government when your house is complete. There are strict rules about what qualifies as new house building work. Certain pieces of related work may still be VAT-able. A summary of what qualifies as a house is:

  • it’s self-contained – there are not any internal doors or connections to other houses or flats.
  • it can be used independently of any other property, including businesses.
  • it can be sold on its own.
  • it has proper Planning Permission.
  • any existing buildings on the site have been demolished completely to ground level [unless you’re extending an existing building to create a new house or flat].

To claim a VAT refund for a new self-build house you will need to complete and submit HMRC Form VAT431NB.

To claim a VAT refund for the conversion of an existing building into a house you will need to complete and submit HMRC Form VAT431C.

Further details can be found on these government websites:

https://www.gov.uk/vat-builders/new-homes

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vat-notice-708-buildings-and-construction

An interior view of a contemporary hallway featuring distinctive curved white walls finished with grey skirting and coving. At the end of the hall, double black-framed glass doors open into a bright dining room. A large circular gold light fixture is visible on the ceiling.
A sophisticated living room featuring dark charcoal-grey wall panelling and a white marble fireplace with a traditional black cast-iron grate. Above the mantel sits a gold stag head sculpture. The room is furnished with plush velvet sofas, a patterned grey rug on a light oak parquet floor, and a brass chandelier.
An architectural 2D side elevation drawing of a white-rendered house against a blue sky with clouds. The illustration shows a grey gabled roof, a central projecting gable with three windows, and various smaller casement windows at ground level.