Nick Robbins

Features editor @MyHomebuilding.

Email: nick.robbins [at]

[Nick Robbins @Nick_HBR]

Get your entries in now for the Daily Telegraph Homebuilding & Renovating awards.

9 categories.
Free to enter.
Closes tomorrow.
£1,000 of John Lewis vouchers for the winner.

Entry form here: https://t.co/yztMnIAWd0

[Nick Robbins @Nick_HBR]

This is progress for a build method that is currently on the fringes of self-build, but could rapidly grow should the costs fall.

[CLT4life @clt4lifelife]

First ever UK-made cross-laminated timber to be used at V https://t.co/OZih6HVhnW

[Nick Robbins @Nick_HBR]

Some absolutely stunning houses on this year's shortlist.

Get your vote in now for the reader's choice award.

Tough to choose between them, but think I have a favourite…

[MyHomebuilding @MyHomebuilding]

Voting is now open for the reader choice award in the Daily Telegraph Homebuilding & Renovating awards 2018.

Head through to our website to see the shortlist and register your vote! https://t.co/7gtIYNZ3fa

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I can't help but feel inspired by any self-builder who can get the job done on a budget. These 12 homes built for under £150k are some of the best of the best. https://t.co/ObIYjDYmqP

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One of the best stories we've featured recently: a 23-year-old first time self builder working on an £80k budget and doing much of the work himself.

https://t.co/Hz9h0AFZFb

[Nick Robbins @Nick_HBR]

An amazing transformation for a magazine specialising in amazing transformations. Well worth checking out a copy of the new look @RealHomes this month when you head out to pick up your copy of @MyHomebuilding. #sorealhomes

[Jason Orme @JasonPOrme]

Short video explaining the all new Real Homes. Warning: contains strong Midlands accents. #sorealhomes #homes #interiors #magazines @pressgazette @InPublishing https://t.co/H8Z4Y2H2Oh

[Nick Robbins @Nick_HBR]

In response to the heatwave, a Commons select committee is calling on the govt. to "Protect peoples’ health by changing building regulations to prevent overheating."

We want to know what, if any, changes you think should be made.

https://t.co/96erSH1OHU

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@PTArchitecture @dugwildersphoto @julkawoop @JoMallowsUoS @timberframetec @joncarr1966 @GBSWindowsDoors @passivhausnews @ibstockbrick @MarleyEternit @karlbenzsheff Looks great, Paul! Love the storage ideas.

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@LordsSTCom The govt. now has a 'presumption in favour' of off site development for five key departments (Transport, Health and Social Care, Defence, Justice and Education) which means "All projects should have at least one option that includes the substantial use of off-site manufacture".

[Nick Robbins @Nick_HBR]

The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee (@LordsSTCom) has released a report that argues off site manufacture of buildings can increase construction productivity, reduce labour demands and produce better quality, healthier buildings.

https://t.co/1S86u2PQNL

[Nick Robbins @Nick_HBR]

@LordsSTCom The Committee also recommends: "the Government explore options for the
accreditation of housing built using off-site manufacture, to ensure
that mortgages are available to those who wish to purchase them."

Which could be huge news for self builders.

[Nick Robbins @Nick_HBR]

Hello all self builder/renovator types...

Got a quick question for you. If you could tell/ask new housing minister Kit Malthouse one thing, what would it be?

[Nick Robbins @Nick_HBR]

Amazing scenes at the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government as we have another new Minister of State for Housing…

[Nick Robbins @Nick_HBR]

Kit Malthouse MP becomes the new Minister of State for Housing @mhclg.

Here's his voting record: https://t.co/ynXrZosE3Q https://t.co/ZoDWFDLYEs

[UK Prime Minister @10DowningStreet]

The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of @kitmalthouse as Minister of State for Housing at @mhclg

[Custom Build Homes @CustomBuildUK]

So another one bites the dust as we’ve now had 17 Housing Ministers in since 1997.

It’s certainly cause for concern. We need someone to steady the ship, and help young, exciting new people excel in difficult housing sector.

Who do we need...

He wouldn’t... would he? 👀

[Nick Robbins @Nick_HBR]

The housing crisis seems unlikely to be solved when the govt. goes through housing ministers as quickly as Leeds United go through managers. https://t.co/l7pcysSTCD

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181 days after he was appointed minister of state for housing, Dominic Raab has replaced David Davis as Brexit secretary.

Whoever takes over from Raab will be the 17th housing minister since 1997.

And people say being England manager is a poisoned chalice!

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Could we see Building Regs altered to include the provision of charging ports for electric cars in all new builds soon?

https://t.co/BALPodObyi

[Nick Robbins @Nick_HBR]

Surprising stat of the day: sales of bidets are up 44% year-on-year.

What's causing this sudden burst of bidet sales? A rising trend, or just a drop in the pond?

(source: @Victorianplumb)

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Where does this fall on the self build/custom build spectrum?

https://t.co/O3GzVJiX1F