Petition · past parliament

Legally require the Net Internal Floor area to be quoted for every home on sale.

Closed 227 signatures

What the petition asks

Homes in Britain are traded in terms of rooms rather than floor space. This lack of clear information is a source of market failure. British homes are getting more cramped and less fit for purpose.
There are no minimum space standards for new housing in Britain. Research by CABE and LABC Warranty shows that developers are making homes smaller and smaller. New homes lack space for family meals, for childrens play and homework, and for storage. Quoting the Net Internal Floor area (e.g. as defined by the Valuation Office Agency) would help buyers understand exactly what they are getting, make objective comparisons, and identify value for money.

Timeline

17 Apr 2018 Petition opened for signatures
17 Oct 2018 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 227
Status Closed
Opened 17 Apr 2018
Closed 17 Oct 2018

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.