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NHBC Buildmark Warranty: Your Complete 10‑Year New Home Protection Guide
What Is the NHBC Buildmark Warranty?The NHBC Buildmark warranty is the UK's leading insurance-backed protection scheme, covering the purchase of newly built or converted homes. Trusted by lenders and covering around 1.2 million properties, it provides comprehensive...
Celebrating Excellence: The Professional Snagging Company Wins the BUILD Customer Service Excellence Award 2025
At The Professional Snagging Company, we are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded the BUILD Customer Service Excellence Award 2025. This prestigious recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional customer service. We are proud and excited to share with you what this means.
Why Professional Snagging Inspections Matter: Lessons from Bassingbourn Fields
Helping new homeowners resolve any issues When buying a new-build home, you expect modern design, comfort, and minimal maintenance—at least for the first few years. Unfortunately, as highlighted in the recent BBC article about Bassingbourn Fields, a development in...
UK Housebuilders: CMA’s Call for Intervention
Helping new homeowners resolve any issues In a nation where the dream of homeownership remains a beacon of aspiration for many, the reality often falls short of expectations. The recent revelations by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have stirred a hornet's...
The New Homes Quality Board Publishes Best Practice on Snagging: A Guide for Homeowners and Developers
Helping new homeowners resolve any issuesThe journey of homeownership often begins with excitement and anticipation, but it can quickly turn sour when new homeowners encounter defects or issues in their freshly built homes. The process of identifying and rectifying...
Ensuring Quality in Your New Home: The Importance of Snagging Surveys and Regulatory Frameworks
Quality Assurance for Your New HomeWelcome to our latest blog post shedding light on the quality of new-build housing and the essential role snagging inspections play in ensuring you get the home you deserve. As the housing market evolves, so do the regulatory...
Consumer Code for Home Builders: Enhanced Snagging Protocols
In an effort to prioritize consumer satisfaction and streamline the snagging process, the Consumer Code for Home Builders (CCHB) is undergoing a significant update. Following an extensive report, the code's scope is being expanded to encompass comprehensive guidelines...
Inside the New Build Estate Where 263 Homes Face Demolition
Recently, it was reported that 263 new build homes, on the same estate, in the UK could face demolition due to serious construction defects. This news highlights the importance of snagging, a process that helps identify and address defects in a new build property...
What is the New Homes Quality Board or NHQB?
The New Homes Quality Code (NHQC) due to Launch in 2022 Explained and What It Means for New OwnersFirstly, if you are wondering who the New Homes Quality Board (NHQB) are, they are a not-for-profit independent body. The NHQB is responsible for a new framework to...
Home Owners Alliance Article – What to do if builder refuses to fix snags in your new build home
When you buy a new build home, you hope that, aside from the odd delay, everything will be ready for you to move in on your completion day. But this isn’t always the case. Here we look at how to get problems fixed and what to do if the builder refuses to fix snags in your new build home.