Strategic partner
Our partnership approach and inhouse expertise means that we are uniquely placed to work collaboratively with contractors operators and developers with a focus on quality and standards via early state engagement.
Local authorities: building strong communities
Your strategic partner in delivering quality homes
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Partnering with local authorities
We are a strategic partner to Local Authorities in the delivery of high-quality housing across the UK. As a direct insurer, we have a vested interest in the prevention of structural defects and successful long term asset protection.
Working together, we help to manage your development risk, sharing our technical expertise and unique market insight as you create sustainable, high-quality new homes. Buildmark Choice is our warranty and insurance product for newly constructed or converted properties designated for social housing or affordable rent, safeguarding them against latent defects. It can also be used for shared ownership. Where you are developing homes for outright private sale or for shared equity initiatives, you will need Buildmark, our warranty and insurance product designed for the private sale market.
Why choose NHBC?
Technical expertise
We've been working with the construction industry to improve the quality of new homes for more than 80 years. We are the UK's leading provider of warranty and insurance cover for newly-built homes.
Leading authority
NHBC is the leading warranty provider to local authorities. We've been working with the construction industry to improve the quality of new homes for more than 80 years.
Service benefits: advantages of choosing NHBC
Warranty and insurance cover with Buildmark Choice and Buildmark.
Buildmark Choice is our policy for homes built for rental or shared ownership. Buildmark is our policy for homes built for private sale.
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Land quality service
Our geotechnical and geo-environmental specialists de-risk land acquisition and certify the site is suitable for residential development.
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Training, qualifications and CPD
Helping to maintain high standards throughout the design and construction process with NVQs, apprenticeships and accredited training.
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Construction quality
An independent, site-based review of the quality of your construction, undertaken by one of our subject experts.
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Insights from industry leaders
Our insights collection brings together leaders in local authority development to share their expertise on delivering high quality homes, despite stretched budgets and high demand.
An interview with Alice Lester MBE
Alice Lester MBE, from the London Borough of Brent, discusses the challenges and opportunities ahead in the housing market for the local authorities sector. Watch the full video for more details.
An interview with Jonathan Martin
Jonathan Martin from Waltham Forest Council discusses the importance of collaborative working, focusing on a sub-regional partnership in North East London. He emphasises the need for unified investment strategies and the benefits of their recently adopted local plan, which aims to create new homes, jobs, and community spaces. Watch the full video for more details.