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View designs registered in the designs journal from the last 25 years
Check if you can claim a VAT refund using the DIY housebuilders scheme, if you’re converting an existing building into a dwelling.
Check if you can claim a VAT refund using the DIY housebuilders scheme, if you’re building a new house.
Get help to classify textiles and which headings and codes to use.
The duties and competence requirements for building regulations that clients, designers and contractors must meet.
How to work out the VAT on building work and materials if you're a contractor, subcontractor or developer.
Guidance relating to the protection, managing and enforcing of a registered design. Registered designs protect the appearance, shape or decoration of a product.
Guidance on managing and using bed rails safely.
Answers to frequently asked questions on Approved Document B including 2020 and 2022 amendments.
Results of past design and design right decisions issued by us since 2013.
This guide illustrates how well-designed places that are beautiful, enduring and successful can be achieved in practice.
Residential Property Tribunal Decision of Judge D Brandler and Ms R Kershaw BSc on 18 July 2022
The National Model Design Code provides detailed guidance on the production of design codes, guides and policies to promote successful design.
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