Sometimes it’s ok to cut a corner…It goes without saying that a full structural warranty is more widely recognised amongst mortgage lenders than a Professional Consultants Certificate (PCC). This is because the cover afforded by a structural warranty encompasses a higher level of protection and is recognised as an insurance policy rather than a certificate which provides indemnity insurance cover.

SME Housebuilders and developers face the same common issues that can impede their growth and challenge them to build homes faster and more efficiently. The most recent statistics from NHBC show that in 2017, only 23% of all new homes built were by SMEs, a figure that remained unchanged from previous years. Following the outbreak of the Coronavirus, these challenges are ever more prevalent, and we will outline the main issues that SME’s are currently facing.

When choosing a provider of structural defects insurance, also known as ‘latent defects’ insurance, you want to know that the process is uncomplicated, timely, with a dedicated account manager, top level customer support and a range of quotes for you to consider from key warranty providers so that you can compare apples with apples.