New Build Warranties: Are they worth the paper they're written on?
Do you have a newly built home? Are you covered for damages or poor workmanship with a warranty for that new build?
I'm your host Jason Ratcliffe, a Qualified Surveyor and the Home Health Expert.
My goal is to ensure you're equipped with all the knowledge you need to be safe and happy with your home. It doesn't matter if you're a homeowner, a renting tenant, or a landlord, my aim is the same - to help you get the best from your property.
In this episode, titled "New Build Warranties: Are they worth the paper they're written on?", we're examining the level of cover homeowners receive from the warranties on offer with new builds.
I sit down with a mortgage broker, Kirsty Newsome, to ask the important questions about putting you in the best possible position for securing your first (or next) mortgage.
Plus, we answer a listener's question on managing allergies for pet owners and offer a tenant top tip for homes with aquariums.
So, listen in as we explore how to create a healthier, safer home environment for the elderly and vulnerable people in your life. Click play and let's get started!
Timestamped summary of contents
00:00 Introduction
00:47 What are New Build Warranties?
01:54 Types of Building Warranties.
03:35 Defects aren't always obvious.
05:13 Look closely at your policy.
08:21 Is a survey necessary?
09:51 Are New Build Warranties worth it?
11:45 Interview with Kirsty Newsome - Mortgage advice
33:38 Listener question - Pets and allergies
35:57 Top Tip - Fish tanks and aquariums
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