Build to Rent: build it right first time with long-term asset protection
Future proof your investment with NHBC warranty and other services
Providing confidence in a challenging market
Build to Rent is a fast-growing sector within the property industry and NHBC's long term warranty, insurance and range of services has been developed to reflect the demands of the Build to Rent sector. As a well-established, trusted industry partner, we provide unrivalled historic insight and horizon scanning in your build journey. As a direct insurer underwriting its own policies, we also have a vested interest in the prevention of structural defects and in successful, long-term asset protection – both for asset owners and for the benefit of those living in the homes.
Why choose NHBC?
Strategic partner
Our partnership approach and in-house expertise means that we are uniquely placed to support investors, funders, operators and developers in identifying and mitigating the risks to your project and upholding quality and standards through early-stage engagement.
Technical expertise
We are the industry-leading source of technical house-building advice, setting standards for the house-building industry. Our technical expertise and unique insights supports you to create sustainable, high quality schemes.
Leading authority
NHBC is the leading warranty and building control provider to the Build to Rent Sector. We've been working with the construction industry to improve the quality of new homes for more than 80 years.
Our services
Long-term warranty and insurance cover
Our Buildmark Choice policy benefits which includes long term asset protection give clients confidence in a challenging market.
Land Quality Service
Our geotechnical and geo-environmental specialists de-risk land acquisition and certify the site is suitable for residential development.
Training
Market-leading training developed by industry experts, including NVQs, apprenticeships, courses and webinars for the construction sector
Residential Construction Statistics
A wealth of data from the million-plus inspections we carry out each year, appended with claims data to support the identification and resolution of construction quality issues.
Latest Build to Rent insights
NHBC and Vistry showcase the value of partnership working
Dracan Village is a beautiful new build development, located in Drakelow on the outskirts of Burton-on-Trent. It’s a prime example of a modern, quality house building. NHBC and Vistry partnered on the scheme, with all homes benefiting from NHBC’s warranty cover.
Lee Rowley MP opens inaugural NHBC Build to Rent Innovators event
NHBC, the UK’s leading new homes warranty and insurance provider, recently hosted the inaugural Build to Rent Innovators event in partnership with the British Property Federation.
The rise of single-family housing
Single-family housing is here to stay. It’s now an important pillar of the UK’s Build to Rent sector – but how has it reached these heights?
See our work in this sector
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