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Healthcare developments can involve complex structural design, high levels of building services and carefully planned operational spaces. Hospitals, GP surgeries, private treatment centres and clinical…

A HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) can involve substantial investment, detailed construction work and a range of funding and exit considerations. Whether the property is…

Purpose-built student accommodation, commonly known as PBSA, is a growing commercial development sector. Schemes often combine high-density living, shared facilities and complex building services within…

Retail developments can range from a single shop unit to large retail parks, supermarkets and mixed-use schemes with homes above commercial space. Each project has…

Commercial developments often involve substantial build costs, complex designs and long-term investment decisions. For this reason, understanding commercial warranty cost early can help developers plan…

The retrospective warranty market is very different from the new build warranty market. When arranging cover during construction, developers can choose from several mainstream providers.…

Housebuilders across Great Britain will need to think of new strategies and embrace new ways of working to bypass the increasing water scarcity. BuildSafe, leading…

A straightforward residential property can often be covered within 7 to 15 working days from application to certificate. That is the short answer to how…

A flat without a structural warranty presents a much bigger problem than a house without one. In a house, the issue affects a single owner.…

Completing a self-build project is a major achievement. Months or years of planning, budgeting and overseeing contractors finally result in a finished home. Then a…

If you own a completed property with no structural warranty, you may have been told you need “some form of cover” before you can sell…

Conversions are the single most common scenario for retrospective warranty enquiries. Unlike large developer-led new builds, barn conversions and other property conversions are often owner-managed,…