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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,…

When arranging a retrospective building warranty, one question matters above all others: will the mortgage lender accept it? If the answer is no, the policy…

You have found the right property. Your offer has been accepted. Then your solicitor flags a problem: there is no structural warranty in place. This…

If you are searching for retrospective building warranty cost, you are likely at a critical stage in a sale, refinance or compliance process. The property…

The short answer is clear: the developer pays for the new build warranty, not the buyer. If you are purchasing a newly built property and…