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Consultation Outcome Published 24 Feb 2020 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government ↗ View on GOV.UK

Redress for purchasers of new build homes and the New Homes Ombudsman

We are seeking views on delivering a New Homes Ombudsman for buyers of new build homes.

Opened 27 Jun 2019
Closed 22 Aug 2019
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This consultation seeks views on a New Homes Ombudsman and the detail of proposed legislation to provide better redress for purchasers of new build homes.

This includes the design and delivery of the New Homes Ombudsman, its powers, remit and how to fund it. The consultation also seeks views on whether a Code of Practice should also be underpinned in statute.