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Winter 2025 Newsletter
Winter 2025 Newsletter
A message from Rob Brighouse, Chair of the New Homes Quality Board… As we come to the end of another busy year for the New Homes Quality Board, this winter newsletter offers an opportunity to reflect on the progress we have made and to look ahead to 2026 with enthusiasm and a shared commitment to…
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NHQB appointed as Code Operator for Shared Ownership Code
NHQB appointed as Code Operator for Shared Ownership Code
Summary: The New Homes Quality Board (NHQB) has been appointed as the Code Operator for the Shared Ownership Code, which was created by the Shared Ownership Council and piloted with eight registered housing providers. The Code is designed to support shared ownership customers throughout their homebuying journey and promotes best practices for housing providers. This…
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Annual review of NHQB fees for 2025-2026
Annual review of NHQB fees for 2025-2026
Summary: We are pleased to confirm that following a comprehensive Fee Review for our upcoming financial year (1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026), there will be no increase to our fees for developers. Our model has relatively fixed costs which means that as more developers register with NHQB, we can spread our running costs…
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New consumer guide launched to help new homebuyers
New consumer guide launched to help new homebuyers
Summary: We are pleased to confirm the release of our latest guide for consumers, Your Guide to Buying a New Build Home. We know that navigating the complexities of buying and settling into a new build home can be a challenging time, so we have produced Your Guide to Buying a New Build Home designed to…
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NHQB 2024 Impact Report sets out key achievements and future priorities
NHQB 2024 Impact Report sets out key achievements and future priorities
Summary: The New Homes Quality Board (NHQB) has published its 2024 Impact Report, which details key achievements made in 2024 and sets out priorities for 2025. 2024 marked a turning point for NHQB – with over 54% of new homes being built in England, Scotland and Wales covered by the Code. This growth in providing protection…
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NHQB appoints Board to oversee Shared Ownership Code
NHQB appoints Board to oversee Shared Ownership Code
Summary: The New Homes Quality Board (NHQB) has appointed a new Board to oversee the Shared Ownership Code, ensuring strong governance and strategic direction. This follows NHQB’s recent appointment as Code Operator in October 2025 by the Shared Ownership Council. The Board brings together experts from housing, finance, and consumer bodies to promote transparency, fairness, and…
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NHQB publishes House Builder Customer Satisfaction survey results
NHQB publishes House Builder Customer Satisfaction survey results
Summary: Customers looking to purchase a new build home can now see how housebuilders are performing in the areas of quality and customer service, via the New Homes Quality Board website. Publishing these results is designed to provide new-build home buyers with information about house builders to help guide their purchasing decision, and to encourage…