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Keep up with the latest real estate insights, news and trends from The Landsite members.

 

19th February 2021
Housebuilders and Small Developers - Which Structural Warranty is Best for Them?
Posted by Build-Zone
Housebuilders and developers have quite a bit of choice selecting their provider of new home warranty cover on the homes they are building, extending, or converting.
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17th February 2021
Build-Zone Partners with Build Build Build
Posted by Build-Zone
A brand new online learning tool launched for homeowners, self-builders and small developers has been launched and Build-Zone has teamed up with them to offer advice and best-practice on Structural Warranties and Self-Build Insurance.  
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10th November 2020
New Home Warranty
Posted by Build-Zone
House builders and developers now have more choice than ever in selecting their provider of new home warranty cover on the homes they are building, extending or converting.
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7th November 2020
Build Zone Secures Backing From Second A-Rated Insurer
Posted by Build-Zone
Leading 10 & 12 year Structural Warranty provider Build-Zone, is pleased to confirm it has secured capacity from a second ‘A’ rated insurer 
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10th August 2020
Government Agrees Automatic Planning Permission For New Homes
Posted by Build-Zone
The Government announced a ‘once in a generation’ set of changes to planning permission rules in the UK this week.
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2nd December 2019
Why choose a 10 year structural warranty?
Posted by Build-Zone
Build-Zone Survey Services Ltd (BZSS), our in-house dedicated technical services resource company, arranges the 10-Year Structural Warranty technical audits using a network of independent, qualified surveyors and approved inspectors.
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12th November 2019
What Does the Build-Zone Basic Warranty Cover?
Posted by Build-Zone
The Build-Zone Basic Warranty covers new builds, conversions, renovations and extensions and protects the policyholder against claims for loss or damage caused by major structural damage, defective weather-proofing and defective drains.
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1st November 2019
New-Build Checklist for Housing Developers
Posted by Build-Zone
New-builds are a great opportunity for first-time buyers to get onto the property ladder and the demand for them is greater than ever. But, with new-build homes under scrutiny, it is very important that home builders and developers are following best practices.
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9th October 2019
VIDEO: Guide to Structural Warranties
Posted by Build-Zone
Under our Self-Build Zone brand, we are market leaders in self-build warranty & custom build warranty provision. The Build-Zone warranty for self-builders has been specifically designed to cater to the needs of individuals who are constructing their own home to live in. It is suitable for new build, conversion, renovation or extension projects.
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1st October 2019
Planning: demolish and rebuild
Posted by Build-Zone
Demolishing and rebuilding an existing house is a great way to create a self-build project, especially in the countryside where good plots are scarce. But the economics of demolition and rebuild can be unattractive, unless you can build a much larger house than the one you’re demolishing.
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27th September 2019
Complying with the Build-Zone Technical Manual
Posted by Build-Zone
As well as complying with the requirements of the relevant Building Regulations and other relevant Regulations and Codes of Practice, all new and converted structures benefiting from any Build-Zone warranty must meet the standards required by Build-Zone for the issue of a structural warranty. 
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26th September 2019
What’s the best insurance for small housing developers?
Posted by Build-Zone
Developer insurance is designed to provide cover for small-to-medium new build housing developments with a professional reinstatement cost up to £1.5 million; and larger projects on referral. Developer insurance is suitable for renovation, conversion as well as extension projects on existing properties.
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