Summary of cover: New homes for sale

Why choose LABC Warranty?

Backed by A-rated insurers

All of our policies are underwritten by A-rated insurers, giving you and your customer’s peace of mind.

Lender approval

Our new homes cover is widely accepted by the leading banks and building societies helping potential buyers obtain the mortgage they need to purchase your homes.

No. 1 for technical support

Voted No.1 for technical support in the structural warranty market in independent research conducted in 2021, you will benefit from the expertise of our risk management surveyors, working alongside your Local Authority Building Control (LABC) team.

Partnership with LABC

LABC Warranty works in partnership with Local Authority Building Control (LABC), so your development benefits from two pairs of eyes - covering building regulations and risk management.

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“LABC warranty can switch from a refurbishment to a new-build and still be right on the money. They have been a dream to work with.”

“LABC Warranty were involved from day one. The amount of intricacy involved in this building you need the technical backup and they’ve been fantastic.”

Mark Sherwood, Senior Site Manager - Morris Homes
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"From day one they have been great to work with, really personable, easy to approach and are on site inspecting.”

"What that means is our customers have the peace of mind knowing that all work is being carried out to the highest standards with their warranty that will cover them for the next 10 years.”
James Holmear, Head of Sales at Redrow Homes
MH Stainton

“With LABC Warranty, from conception to completion they’re there with us on our shoulder and working very closely with us, they’re part of the team and they’re involved right through the process of us constructing or developing sites.”

"It’s attention to detail on anything in build, and it’s the time and the passion put in that creates the developments we build."
Mike Stainton, Director at MH Stainton

Looking for cover on a different type of development?

Social housing

10 or 12 years’ cover on new affordable housing or shared ownership homes, protecting you and your tenants.

 

Private rental

10 or 12 years’ cover on rental properties to provide protection and security for you, the developer or investor, including loss of rent* and alternative accommodation.

Private Rental Select

Designed for build-to-rent developments with built-in flexibility should you wish to sell all or part of the development to new owners.

Commercial

10 years of cover with variable excess, designed to protect owners or developers of commercial sites from potentially costly defects.

Mixed Use Developments

You can use a combination of different LABC Warranty policies to cover different elements to ensure comprehensive protection for the entire development.

Major Projects

If you are constructing a building of six stories or more you will benefit from an enhanced service through our Major Projects Service.

Self-build

Specifically designed for people building their dream home. As well as providing peace of mind, the 10-year policy can be used to secure stage payments from lenders.

Completed housing

Provides cover on completed properties which do not already have a warranty in place - for when builders now need a warranty to sell their home.

Still have a question?

Head to our FAQs for more information or if your enquiry is more specific, please get in touch. We are always happy to help.

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For peace of mind, to enable your buyers to secure a mortgage or to release funds for your dream self-build home, LABC Warranty is here to help you.

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