NHBC New Home Warranty Cover - An Update for Residential Conveyancers

Introduction

As a busy property lawyer, you will know that new build purchases can be high-risk, involving consideration of a large number of issues, including those that will not be resolved until after completion.

Moreover, the most common form of warranty protection which is made available for new-build purchasers is the NHBC Buildmark cover. However, the terms and conditions of this cover are detailed and complex. Also, in April 2025, NHBC policies and procedures were overhauled.

This webinar is designed to provide you with a vital overview and update of key issues relating to Buildmark policies.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Key protections which are included and excluded by Buildmark policies
• How Buildmark cover differs for houses, apartment blocks and mixed-use estates
• What are the rights of shared owners?
• Completion and post-completion procedural requirements for conveyancers
• Developments where NHBC or similar cover is unavailable
• How the building regulations final certificate serves a different function
• How does the NHBC warranty differ from the safeguards in consumer codes of practice?
• How can clients make a complaint against NHBC?

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Wednesday 3rd September 2025

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