BuildLoan: Education on self and custom build sector is key

Recent Right to Build legislation highlights the government's objective to ensure that self and custom build accounts for around a third of new housing in England.

BuildLoan: Education on self and custom build sector is key

Education is key in the self and custom build sector following a rise in people seeking involvement in the design, layout and specification of their new home according to BuildLoan.

Following Right to Build legislation which highlights the government's objective to ensure that self and custom build accounts for around 30% of new housing in England.

The government has also extended Help to Buy to this sector to enable more people to build their own bespoke property rather than those prescribed by the existing new build proposition.

BuildLoan are currently educating the broker community through a series of roadshows focusing on the opportunities available as a result of this legislation.

Stuart Bryce, national relationship manager at BuildLoan, said: “These roadshow events are free for mortgage brokers to attend and I’m certain that you’ll learn something new, see new opportunities, enabling you to service more clients and grow your business”

"Brokers are invited to register to attend the roadshows which are located in areas such as Durham, Cardiff, Fareham and Nottingham."

Ashley Pearson, business development manager at Loughborough BS, added: “I’m really looking forward to meeting all of the brokers attending the BuildLoan Roadshow.

"Over a number of years, BuildLoan has proven their knowledge and experience in this specialist market.

"The opportunity to join the BuildLoan team and lenders who support this type of lending at an event specifically covering self-build/renovation financing, has proven to be extremely beneficial for a broker’s personal development."

Chris Blewitt, business development manager at Darlington BS, said: “Darlington Intermediaries are delighted to be supporting the BuildLoan roadshows in 2020.

"These have proven to be fantastic events when held in previous years adding real value to those in attendance.

"The roadshows are due to kick off in March within our heartland of the North East and will cover numerous venues across England, Scotland and Wales, allowing brokers up and down the country to make the most of this fantastic opportunity.”