Tagged: new build homes

Getting information about your NHBC Buildmark cover

by Katy Laythorne on Thursday 25 October, 2018 in Homeowner advice, New Homes

Whether you are a first-time buyer, a growing family or downsizing, buying a brand new home is an exciting time in your life. However, there is also a lot to think about...

Link between housing and health highlighted by NHBC

by Katy Laythorne on Wednesday 19 September, 2018 in Industry News, New Homes

The link between inadequate housing and poor physical and mental health that costs the NHS £2.5 bn a year is among the key themes of a new NHBC Foundation...

Top tips for show home visits

by Simon McCarthy on Tuesday 28 April, 2015 in Homeowner advice, New Homes

Spring is the time of year when many start to think about moving home. If you're considering a new build home then your journey will usually start with a visit to a...

Hidden benefits of new homes

by Christopher Tucker on Monday 26 January, 2015 in New Homes

In 2012, an analysis of England’s housing stock was conducted by the Department for Communities and Local Government. This study, which delved deep into the...

Construction skills shortage forces firms to recruit abroad

by Simon McCarthy on Tuesday 16 December, 2014 in Industry News

It appears that the shortage of qualified, skilled labour in the UK is forcing firms to look abroad for construction workers, who are capitalising by demanding double...