New Build Conveyancing - A Roundup of the Key Issues

Introduction

New build conveyancing is not essentially different from the law and practice of existing properties but there are elements which require special attention.

Different approaches apply to investor clients, off plan purchases, warranties, snagging and Help to Buy schemes, which come and go. Let’s not forget your obligations to the lender particularly and the UK Finance Handbook.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• NHBC warranties and procedures, claims and exclusions
• The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022
• UK Finance Handbook and disclosure of incentives
• New Build Help to Buy Home Equity Loans ended March 2023 but will still fall to be redeemed - points to remember
• Assistance for buyers of new build properties including shared ownership and changes under the Affordable Homes Programme from 2021 to 2026. Mortgage Guarantee Scheme and the 20% Starter Homes Discount under the Housing and Planning Act 2016
• A look at points to bear in mind when approving a new build contract
• The New Homes Quality Board and its Code of Practice. Pre-completion checklist, reservation agreements and snagging
• The New Homes Ombudsman
• Land registry - assistance for developers of new homes

This webinar was recorded on 11th September 2023

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