NHBC Top Tips For Buying Off Plan	03/10/05
In today's housing market there is greater pressure than ever to secure that dream home. One way to do it is to buy "off plan" from a developer - that is, to reserve a house that has not yet been built. It is exciting to do but it can carry risks as well as benefits.

NHBC Re-vamps Solo for Self Build warranty	09/09/05
The self-build housing market is increasingly appealing to homeowners who want to opt for the chance to design a home which fits in with their specific needs. NHBC, the country's leading warranty provider for self-build homes, has been in the self-build marketplace since 1998 and has just re-vamped its "Solo for Self Build" ten-year warranty.

Root Out Problems	05/09/05
The summer holidays have ended, the children have returned to school, and the garden is in desperate need of an autumn tidy up. Around now, gardens start to look tired, drab and in need of some colour to brighten them, but before you start getting carried away replanting or drastically cutting back, spare a thought for your home.

Running In Your New Home	26/08/05
There are a few new purchases in life that appreciate a "running in period". Brand new cars often require a little adjustment and it's a good idea to scuff new shoes before they are subjected to a good evening out. NHBC, the leading warranty provider for new homes in the UK, says that the same is true for new homes.

Doing the DIY - NHBC Tips for New Homeowners	05/08/05
It's exciting moving into a brand new home untouched by any previous owner's penchant for a palette of outlandish colours. NHBC, the UK's leading warranty provider for new homes, was established over 65 years ago. Since then its aim has been to raise standards in new house-building through setting construction standards, inspecting at key stages of construction and providing the 'Buildmark' warranty, the most comprehensive new home cover in the UK.

Caring For Customers	29/07/05
NHBC is launching a series of two-day courses to help house builders strengthen relationships with their customers. NHBC's two-day "Excellent After Sales Service" course, running from September to December, will look at how to handle customers and ensure builders understand their after-sales obligations.

Traffic Management On Site course	13/07/05
NHBC is launching a series of one-day courses to help house builders understand the key health and safety aspects to be considered when planning, documenting and implementing a traffic management system on site. NHBC's Traffic Management on site course, taking place in September, will help house builders devise, implement and maintain an effective traffic management strategy for their sites.

Pride in the Job - Silver Jubilee 2005	12/07/05
The Pride in the Job competition has the primary purpose of seeking out and rewarding the very best site managers in the UK. It stands alone as one of the most prestigious competitions in the house-building industry. Over the years, the competition has become synonymous with quality new homes and as a result has become a recognised seal of approval for new homebuyers everywhere.

Building Industry Serves Up its Aces	22/06/05
As a nation we have no trouble picking our Wimbledon favourites but how do you find the cream of the crop in the building world? House building has never been more of a hot topic and the good news for homebuyers is that NHBC's Pride in the Job (PIJ) competition successfully finds site managers and new homes that are game, set and match above the rest.