Members' Insights
 

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

 

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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26th September 2019
Were you an Alpha Customer now needing help with a new warranty?
Posted by Build-Zone
FSCS have announced they will compensate Alpha Insurance latent defect premium insurance policyholders following the collapse of the deal arranged by BCR Legal Group Ltd to provide replacement cover for Alpha’s 10-year latent defect/structural damage insurance policies.
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