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a self-build structural warranty covers any new build, conversion or major refurbishment of a residential home. Navigating the regulatory and contractual obligations and knowing whether you have the correct cover in place may seem daunting. This is where getting support from an expert team who have decades of experience working with self-build projects is vital. Self-builders may sometimes be unaware o specific reuireents to have cover. For those looking to secure a loan it is very clear as lenders will ask for insurance. What you may not know is that lenders also require a self-build warranty to sell a property under 10 years old. So even if you are selfinancing our uild it is important to have it in place, not only to protect you and your home but also for future buyers. You are always advised to put your cover in place before a project starts, but it is also possible to get late registration and retrospective cover. Even if your build is already in progress insurance brokers can guide you through the


filling in ors and casing or updates. Working with an expert insurance provider ensures the process is hassle free. Their expert teams can manage the entire process, enabling you to focus on the day to day running of your project. The right broker will not only aim to find te est price or te ost appropriate cover to meet your requirement, they’ll also help you navigate all insurance requirements through your projects. From arranging the contract and site inspection required by the policy on your behalf, to organising warrant certificates once uilding control ae certified te deelopent as coplete te can  and sould  e wit ou eer step of the way.


process to ensure you have the cover you need.


IS THE INSURANCE PROCESS TIME CONSUMING? As a self-builder, insurers understand that you don’t want to spend your time


onfidence is ke and te rigt insurance broker will help you understand how to protect your project, giving you the assurances you need to take the next step and make your self- built dream a reality.


Giles Fallan is CEO of BuildSafe


Self build hub celebrate a decade of employee ownership


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he National Self Build & Renovation Centre (NSBRC), has reached a notable milestone. The unique Swindon based business is celebrating ten years of employee ownership, with a new company (The Homebuilding Centre Ltd) having been formed back in 2014 to operate the much-loved venue, which is dedicated to offering independent homebuilding advice and support. Ten years on, the NSBRC’s twenty employees now own 80% of the ourising usiness troug a combination of direct shares, and shares held in an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). The remaining shares are held by Capital for Colleagues, an investment group who specialise in transitioning businesses to an employee owned model.


On Friday 28th June the team held 14 www.sbhonline.co.uk SBH07_NSBRC_HPAdv.indd 1 NSBRC Award winners with Martine Croxall


a special dinner, making full use of the Centre’s space and stunning backdrop of full-sized show houses, with over one hundred guests in attendance – each of whom have played a part in the NSBRC’s journey and success over the past decade. Popular BBC News presenter and journalist, Martine Croxall, hosted the evening, providing an insightful and highly-topical address on the importance of transparency


and trust in the media. Martine also introduced other guest speakers including James de le Vingne, CEO of the Employee Ownership Association. The evening concluded with a surprise awards ceremony, where the NSBRC team recognised and thanked several of their key suppliers and supporters who have helped the business across the last decade. Martine Croxall said: “It was a treat to be invited to host the NSBRC’s celebration evening. The hard work o te first ten ears o eploee ownership and the team spirit they’ve created meant the atmosphere during dinner and the awards ceremony was joyful! Harvey and the other employee owners should be very proud of what they’ve achieved.”


0345 223 4455 www.nsbrc.co.uk


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