Exemptions from BCAR SI365 inspection requirements
The Minsiter, in his wisdom, has introduced new legislation (SI365) for one off house builders offering volentary exemption from inspections on a singlre dwelling. In the short term this may appear to be a useful saving for the self builder and those considering building their own house, however the long term implications of this legislation remain unclear. A non certified house may attract higher insurance premiums, be more difficult to sell and may in fact be worth less th