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Tories plan to cut £50,000 off new home prices by slashing red tape

The Conservative party plans to reduce the cost of new-build homes by £50,000 by removing net zero rules and other regulations. Andrew Griffith, the shadow chancellor, will announce these plans on Monday, aiming to scrap the Future Homes Standard from 2027. These savings include about £30,000 from abolishing net zero building rules, which mandate expensive energy-efficient systems.

By BriefTea Editorial · 5 October 2026 at 1:58

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