Speaking in response to the Department for Communities and Local Government’s (DCLG) announcement on a starter home boost to first-time buyers, RIBA President Stephen Hodder said:
“The RIBA welcomes this first step towards increasing the availability of new homes for first-time buyers.
“The Government must work with architects, developers and local communities to ensure that these new homes meet high standards of design and remain affordable.
“It’s vital that a desire to sell at below market rate doesn’t lead to small, poor quality homes in areas without sufficient infrastructure, that’s why we believe it’s imperative that the new national space standard – which come into effect in October – is applied to all new-build homes.”
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Posted on Thursday 13th August 2015
