Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 117789

Property Development: Repairs and Maintenance

Tabled: 4 March 2026
Answered: 12 March 2026

Question

Suella Braverman

Reform UKFareham and Waterlooville

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to improve the clarity and enforceability of developers’ obligations during the first two years of new-home warranty cover.

Answer

Samantha Dixon
The government has legislated for a series of future measures to strengthen the clarity and enforceability of developers’ obligations during the early years of new home ownership. Sections 144 and 145 of the Building Safety Act, once commenced, will requi...

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