07. Buying a newly-built home
If you are buying a house that is less than ten years old, it may be covered by a National House Building Council Buildmark scheme, or some other warranty. The warranty will transfer to a new owner, but will only cover defects that appear after the house has been sold. Defects that were (or could have been) spotted before the purchase won't be covered unless the person who owned the property before has already claimed. If your surveyor notices a problem that might be covered by the scheme, the seller (not you) must make a claim under the warranty to get it fixed. Contact the National House Building Council for more information (See 'Further Help' for details).Chapters
01. Introduction02. Dealing with estate agents
03. Offers, exchange of contracts and completion
04. What the price should include
05. Problems with solicitors and conveyancers
06. Problems with the survey
08. Leasehold and freehold properties
09. Mortgage and money problems
10. Neighbour disputes and anti-social behaviour
11. Further Help
11. Further Help