Looking to speak to people about rainwater goods — in particular rain chains. Drop me an email (link in profile) if you've installed them/make/supply them! #journorequest

Where does this fall on the self build/custom build spectrum? bbc.co.uk/news/av/storie…

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: Victorian Plumbing)

Could we see Building Regs altered to include the provision of charging ports for electric cars in all new builds soon? bbc.co.uk/news/uk-447591…

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!

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? 👀

The housing crisis seems unlikely to be solved when the govt. goes through housing ministers as quickly as Leeds United go through managers. x.com/NickBoles/stat…

Kit Malthouse MP becomes the new Minister of State for Housing Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Gov. Here's his voting record: theyworkforyou.com/mp/25346/kit_m… x.com/10DowningStree…

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

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?

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. parliament.uk/business/commi…

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

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. homebuilding.co.uk/a-starter-home…

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. buff.ly/2PoNNUu

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…

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

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: homebuilding.co.uk/awards/