Can self-build make a major contribution to UK housing?

Is self-build a ham-fisted way to tackle the UK’s housing crisis?

Yes, says Grant Shapps, we need to bring it into the mainstream; while Stewart Baseley thinks self-build is only an option for a small minority

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