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NHBC home insurance and warranty
At NHBC, we provide a comprehensive home insurance and warranty, called Buildmark, for newly-built and newly-converted residential and socialhomes.
NHBC's 'Buildmark' is a home insurance warranty that provides protection against damage of defects due to breaches of NHBC's Standards for up to10 years following completion. 'Buildmark' can help you secure a mortgage, as mortgage providers generally require insurance and warranties on new homes as this demonstrates that the home has been built to specific standards.
Find out more about the Buildmark home insurance warranty.
Insurance cover for new housing
NHBC's insurance and warranty cover for new homes is designed to provide protection against damage and defects due to breaches of NHBC's standards during construction. . The Buildmark insurance cover for new homes does not cover for the following defects:
General wear and tear
Condensation
Normal shrinkage
Damage arising from failure to maintain the property
Minor faults which first appear after the second year
You should find full details of what NHBC's insurance and warranty cover for new housing will provide in your Buildmark booklet. Ask your solicitor for more information on this.
Find out more about Buildmark insurance cover for new housing and what it covers.