Expert guides, market updates, and everything you need to know about buying a new-build home in the UK
Legal & ConveyancingExplains how buying a new build in Scotland differs from England, covering missives instead of exchange of contracts, the binding nature of an accepted offer, Home Report rules, and what first-time buyers north of the border need to know.
Legal & ConveyancingExplains your legal rights around new build reservation fees, when they are genuinely refundable versus non-refundable, what the reservation agreement small print usually says, and how the Consumer Code and New Homes Quality Code protect buyers.
Legal & ConveyancingUnderstand your legal position if your new build developer enters administration, including what happens to your reservation deposit, exchange contract, warranty cover, and completion, plus the practical steps to protect your purchase.
Legal & ConveyancingA comprehensive guide to restrictive covenants on new build estates, covering common restrictions, enforcement, duration, modification options, and what to check before purchasing your new home.
Legal & ConveyancingUnderstand your legal rights when a new build completion is delayed, including contractual long-stop dates, Consumer Code protections, compensation for additional costs, and when you can withdraw.
Legal & ConveyancingA comprehensive pre-exchange checklist for new build buyers covering title checks, searches, mortgage arrangements, contract review, warranty registration, and management company obligations.
Legal & ConveyancingUnderstand the adoption process for roads, sewers, and open spaces on new build estates, including council timelines, developer bonds, maintenance responsibilities, and how to check adoption status before buying.
Legal & ConveyancingA detailed guide to Section 38 (Highways Act) and Section 104 (Water Industry Act) agreements on new build estates, explaining road and sewer adoption, why they matter, bonds, timelines, and mortgage implications.
Legal & ConveyancingPractical legal guide to handling boundary disputes on new build properties in England and Wales, covering common issues, title plans, developer responsibility, resolution options, and prevention strategies.
Legal & ConveyancingComplete guide to deeds of variation for new build leasehold properties in England and Wales, covering when you need one, the process, costs, who must agree, common variations, and statutory alternatives.
Legal & ConveyancingComplete legal guide to extending or modifying a new build home in England and Wales, covering permitted development rights, restrictive covenants, planning permission, building regulations, and warranty impact.
Legal & ConveyancingComprehensive guide to the Community Infrastructure Levy and Section 106 planning obligations on new build developments in England and Wales, covering how they work, what they fund, and their impact on buyers.