Housing associations
Working with you to manage development risk with our strategic and technical expertise.
Your strategic partner in building right first time
NHBC works as a partner to housing associations to help manage development risk from the earliest stages of land acquisition through to completion, and throughout the construction process. As a direct insurer, underwriting its own policies, we have a vested interest in the prevention of structural defects and in successful, long-term asset protection. So, whether you are developing homes for sale or contracting a third party to build homes for you to rent, NHBC is here as a partner to help build homes to the highest standards, and provide warranty and insurance cover for you.
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 housing associations. We've been working with the construction industry to improve the quality of new homes for more than 80 years.
Our services
NHBC warranty and insurance cover
Supporting builders to deliver high quality homes and protecting homeowners with new home warranty and insurance since 1936.
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
Data Services
Expert property data, construction statistics and housing market trends from the most authoritative sources.
Latest housing association insights
NHBC holds first Affordable Housing Innovators event
NHBC hosted the first Affordable Housing Innovators event in partnership with the British Property Federation to explore ‘Innovation through partnership’.
An interview with Barbara Richardson
We spoke with Barbara Richardson, Managing Director at Square Roots about her career and the future of affordable housing.
NHBC launches Housing Association Insights collection
Built. On insight - a collection of industry insights from leaders in housing association development, has been produced to shine a light on the important work of housing associations.
See our work in this sector
Learn more about our warranty and insurance products and services
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