New Build Conveyancing - A Best Practice Guide

Introduction

You may act for buyers of new build homes or for a developer, large or small, or a combination of both - either way you will note that New Build Conveyancing is not radically different from the law and practice of conveyancing existing properties, but there are some important considerations that are more typically experienced with new build and which require special attention.

Different approaches apply to investor clients, off plan purchases, warranties, snagging and Help to Buy schemes, which come and go. Let’s not forget your obligations to the lender particularly and the UK Finance Handbook.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• NHBC warranties and procedures, claims and exclusions
• Leasehold Reform - The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022; The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024; The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill
• UK Finance Handbook and disclosure of incentives
• New Build Help to Buy Home Equity Loans ended March 2023 but will still fall to be redeemed - points to remember
• Assistance for buyers of new build properties including shared ownership, Mortgage Guarantee Scheme, and the 20% Starter Homes Discount under the Housing and Planning Act 2016
• A look at points to bear in mind when approving a new build contract
• The New Homes Quality Board and its Code of Practice. Pre-completion checklist, reservation agreements and snagging
• The New Homes Ombudsman
• Land Registry - assistance for developers of new home

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Tuesday 6th October 2026

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