Rules & Rights

Know the rules that may affect your build.

Plain-English information about building requirements, homeowner rights, contracts and other rules relevant to your project location. BuildRecord supports projects internationally, so guidance is always labelled with the place it applies to.

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England

Building work, replacements and repairs to your home

What this covers: Official guidance page setting out which domestic work needs building regulations approval.
Who it affects: Homeowners in England having extensions, conversions, replacements or repairs carried out.
What homeowners should know: Some common domestic work needs approval and sign-off. Check before work starts, and keep any approval or completion certificate with your project record.

Official source: GOV.UK

Last checked 14 September 2026

Scotland

Building standards for homeowners

What this covers: Official information about Scotland's building standards system and homeowner responsibilities.
Who it affects: Homeowners in Scotland arranging building work on their property.
What homeowners should know: Scotland uses a building warrant system that differs from the rest of the UK. Confirm whether a warrant and completion certificate are needed.

Official source: mygov.scot

Last checked 14 September 2026

Wales

Guide to building regulations

What this covers: Official overview of how building regulations apply in Wales.
Who it affects: Homeowners in Wales carrying out building, conversion or alteration work.
What homeowners should know: Building regulations in Wales are set separately from England. Check the Welsh guidance rather than assuming English rules apply.

Official source: GOV.WALES

Last checked 14 September 2026

Northern Ireland

Building regulations

What this covers: Official information about building regulations and district council approval in Northern Ireland.
Who it affects: Homeowners in Northern Ireland having building work carried out.
What homeowners should know: Approval is handled by district councils. Keep any application, approval and completion paperwork with your project record.

Official source: nidirect

Last checked 14 September 2026

Other locations

Regional guidance for your location isn't available yet. Please check official local guidance or speak to an appropriate professional.

BuildRecord provides general information only and does not provide legal advice. Regulations and individual circumstances vary by location. Always check official guidance or seek appropriate professional advice where necessary.