Buildmark provides cover for the home and is fully transferable during the lifespan of the policy. So, if you sell the home and the Buildmark policy has not expired, the new owner benefits from the remaining cover, subject to deductions for any prior claims.
Firstly you should ensure that you have an appropriate contract with the builder to build your property. It is the builder's responsibility to register your property with us for Buildmark cover and pay the appropriate fee. Find out more about custom-build projects
Once you have checked that you have an offer of Buildmark cover before entering into a contract to have your home built, you or your legal advisor should accept the offer as soon as you have entered into the contract. You may be at risk of not having the benefit of Buildmark cover if you do not do this.
If you are buying an older home where the Buildmark policy has not expired, the current owner should provide your solicitor or conveyancer with the Buildmark certificate and policy details. We recommend that once you have moved, you email us with your policy number, name and contact details.
If you have moved in to a property that you believe has Buildmark cover and you do not have the certificate, our Customer Services team can issue a duplicate for you. Please email ccsupport@nhbc.co.uk quoting your name, address and postcode or call 0344 633 1000, press 0 and say 'Customer Services'.
Electronic copies of the policy booklets are available, click here.